Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,723.62, 795,711.87 and 332,138
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531,723.62, 795,711.87 and 332,138 is: 497,036.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,723.62 : 795,711.87 = 332,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,723.62/795,711.87 = 332,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,723.62x = 795,711.87 × 332,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,723.62x = 264,286,149,078.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,286,149,078.06/531,723.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,036.69
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