Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,001.44, 723,559.68 and 316,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 483,001.44, 723,559.68 and 316,284 is: 473,808.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,001.44 : 723,559.68 = 316,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,001.44/723,559.68 = 316,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,001.44x = 723,559.68 × 316,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,001.44x = 228,850,349,829.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,850,349,829.12/483,001.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,808.84
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