Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,450, 817,581 and 324,178
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 592,450, 817,581 and 324,178 is: 447,365.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,450 : 817,581 = 324,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,450/817,581 = 324,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,450x = 817,581 × 324,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,450x = 265,041,773,418 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,041,773,418/592,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,365.64
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