Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,791, 818,051.62 and 324,519
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 592,791, 818,051.62 and 324,519 is: 447,836.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592,791 : 818,051.62 = 324,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592,791/818,051.62 = 324,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592,791x = 818,051.62 × 324,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592,791x = 265,473,293,670.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,473,293,670.78/592,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 447,836.24
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