Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,617.24, 795,215.58 and 361,780.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 576,617.24, 795,215.58 and 361,780.76 is: 498,933.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,617.24 : 795,215.58 = 361,780.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,617.24/795,215.58 = 361,780.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,617.24x = 795,215.58 × 361,780.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,617.24x = 287,693,696,896.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,693,696,896.24/576,617.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,933.57
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