Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,246.28, 802,191.60 and 326,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581,246.28, 802,191.60 and 326,592 is: 450,737.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,246.28 : 802,191.60 = 326,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,246.28/802,191.60 = 326,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,246.28x = 802,191.60 × 326,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,246.28x = 261,989,359,027.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,989,359,027.20/581,246.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,737.27
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