Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,345.28, 803,571.36 and 327,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 582,345.28, 803,571.36 and 327,784 is: 452,305.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,345.28 : 803,571.36 = 327,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,345.28/803,571.36 = 327,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,345.28x = 803,571.36 × 327,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,345.28x = 263,397,834,666.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,397,834,666.24/582,345.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,305.26
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