Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,318.29, 760,901.52 and 336,582.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 551,318.29, 760,901.52 and 336,582.84 is: 464,534.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,318.29 : 760,901.52 = 336,582.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,318.29/760,901.52 = 336,582.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,318.29x = 760,901.52 × 336,582.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,318.29x = 256,106,394,561.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,106,394,561.92/551,318.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,534.55
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