Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,520.80, 788,746.98 and 316,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 571,520.80, 788,746.98 and 316,954 is: 437,423.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,520.80 : 788,746.98 = 316,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,520.80/788,746.98 = 316,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,520.80x = 788,746.98 × 316,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,520.80x = 249,996,510,298.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,996,510,298.92/571,520.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,423.29
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