Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,140.16, 766,710.24 and 323,758
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 511,140.16, 766,710.24 and 323,758 is: 485,637
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,140.16 : 766,710.24 = 323,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,140.16/766,710.24 = 323,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,140.16x = 766,710.24 × 323,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,140.16x = 248,228,573,881.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,228,573,881.92/511,140.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,637
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