Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,448.71, 856,514.12 and 318,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570,448.71, 856,514.12 and 318,222 is: 477,802.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,448.71 : 856,514.12 = 318,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,448.71/856,514.12 = 318,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,448.71x = 856,514.12 × 318,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,448.71x = 272,561,634,703.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,561,634,703.53/570,448.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,802.18
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