Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,093.76, 859,416 and 336,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 573,093.76, 859,416 and 336,496 is: 504,612.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,093.76 : 859,416 = 336,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,093.76/859,416 = 336,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,093.76x = 859,416 × 336,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,093.76x = 289,190,046,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,190,046,336/573,093.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,612.10
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