Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,045.68, 872,193.24 and 329,053.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 582,045.68, 872,193.24 and 329,053.52 is: 493,085.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,045.68 : 872,193.24 = 329,053.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,045.68/872,193.24 = 329,053.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,045.68x = 872,193.24 × 329,053.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,045.68x = 286,998,255,742.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,998,255,742.21/582,045.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,085.45
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