Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,977.44, 723,523.68 and 316,260
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 482,977.44, 723,523.68 and 316,260 is: 473,772.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,977.44 : 723,523.68 = 316,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,977.44/723,523.68 = 316,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,977.44x = 723,523.68 × 316,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,977.44x = 228,821,599,036.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,821,599,036.80/482,977.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,772.85
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