Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,389.93, 796,728.56 and 319,232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 577,389.93, 796,728.56 and 319,232 is: 440,501.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,389.93 : 796,728.56 = 319,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,389.93/796,728.56 = 319,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,389.93x = 796,728.56 × 319,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,389.93x = 254,341,250,069.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,341,250,069.76/577,389.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,501.71
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