Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,001.52, 796,502.28 and 309,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531,001.52, 796,502.28 and 309,230 is: 463,845
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,001.52 : 796,502.28 = 309,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,001.52/796,502.28 = 309,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,001.52x = 796,502.28 × 309,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,001.52x = 246,302,400,044.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,302,400,044.40/531,001.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,845
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