Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,347.24, 798,110.92 and 320,199.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 578,347.24, 798,110.92 and 320,199.44 is: 441,870.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
578,347.24 : 798,110.92 = 320,199.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
578,347.24/798,110.92 = 320,199.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
578,347.24x = 798,110.92 × 320,199.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
578,347.24x = 255,554,669,641.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,554,669,641.89/578,347.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,870.65
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