Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,823.44, 769,096.92 and 232,058
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512,823.44, 769,096.92 and 232,058 is: 348,024.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,823.44 : 769,096.92 = 232,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,823.44/769,096.92 = 232,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,823.44x = 769,096.92 × 232,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,823.44x = 178,475,093,061.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,475,093,061.36/512,823.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,024.44
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