Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,003, 794,884.14 and 337,539
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 576,003, 794,884.14 and 337,539 is: 465,803.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,003 : 794,884.14 = 337,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,003/794,884.14 = 337,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,003x = 794,884.14 × 337,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,003x = 268,304,397,731.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,304,397,731.46/576,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,803.82
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