Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,130.40, 650,224.32 and 320,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471,130.40, 650,224.32 and 320,276 is: 442,024.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,130.40 : 650,224.32 = 320,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,130.40/650,224.32 = 320,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,130.40x = 650,224.32 × 320,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,130.40x = 208,251,244,312.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,251,244,312.32/471,130.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,024.64
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