Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,891.84, 773,448 and 338,443.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 515,891.84, 773,448 and 338,443.52 is: 507,409.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,891.84 : 773,448 = 338,443.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,891.84/773,448 = 338,443.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,891.84x = 773,448 × 338,443.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,891.84x = 261,768,463,656.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,768,463,656.96/515,891.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,409.58
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