Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,431.79, 799,652.79 and 324,783
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 579,431.79, 799,652.79 and 324,783 is: 448,221.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579,431.79 : 799,652.79 = 324,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579,431.79/799,652.79 = 324,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579,431.79x = 799,652.79 × 324,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579,431.79x = 259,713,632,094.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,713,632,094.57/579,431.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,221.23
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