Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,009.92, 787,983.48 and 316,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 571,009.92, 787,983.48 and 316,356 is: 436,565.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,009.92 : 787,983.48 = 316,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,009.92/787,983.48 = 316,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,009.92x = 787,983.48 × 316,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,009.92x = 249,283,301,798.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,283,301,798.88/571,009.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,565.62
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