Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,232.42, 818,656.65 and 321,294.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 593,232.42, 818,656.65 and 321,294.09 is: 443,383.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
593,232.42 : 818,656.65 = 321,294.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
593,232.42/818,656.65 = 321,294.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
593,232.42x = 818,656.65 × 321,294.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
593,232.42x = 263,029,543,384.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,029,543,384.20/593,232.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,383.63
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