Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,200, 813,096 and 320,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589,200, 813,096 and 320,928 is: 442,880.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,200 : 813,096 = 320,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,200/813,096 = 320,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,200x = 813,096 × 320,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,200x = 260,945,273,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,945,273,088/589,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,880.64
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