Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,481.44, 792,579.18 and 332,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 574,481.44, 792,579.18 and 332,632 is: 458,913.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,481.44 : 792,579.18 = 332,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,481.44/792,579.18 = 332,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,481.44x = 792,579.18 × 332,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,481.44x = 263,637,197,801.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,637,197,801.76/574,481.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,913.34
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