Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,862.70, 793,335.04 and 320,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 574,862.70, 793,335.04 and 320,214 is: 441,908.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
574,862.70 : 793,335.04 = 320,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
574,862.70/793,335.04 = 320,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
574,862.70x = 793,335.04 × 320,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
574,862.70x = 254,036,986,498.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,036,986,498.56/574,862.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,908.97
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