Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,561.76, 781,988.22 and 324,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 566,561.76, 781,988.22 and 324,840 is: 448,355.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566,561.76 : 781,988.22 = 324,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566,561.76/781,988.22 = 324,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566,561.76x = 781,988.22 × 324,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566,561.76x = 254,021,053,384.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,021,053,384.80/566,561.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,355.45
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