Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,634.68, 712,444.10 and 317,958
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474,634.68, 712,444.10 and 317,958 is: 477,266.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,634.68 : 712,444.10 = 317,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,634.68/712,444.10 = 317,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,634.68x = 712,444.10 × 317,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,634.68x = 226,527,301,147.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,527,301,147.80/474,634.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,266.64
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