Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,303.52, 777,455.28 and 296,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,303.52, 777,455.28 and 296,532 is: 444,798
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,303.52 : 777,455.28 = 296,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,303.52/777,455.28 = 296,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,303.52x = 777,455.28 × 296,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,303.52x = 230,540,369,088.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,540,369,088.96/518,303.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,798
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