Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,538.60, 823,237.36 and 338,432.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 596,538.60, 823,237.36 and 338,432.98 is: 467,045.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,538.60 : 823,237.36 = 338,432.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,538.60/823,237.36 = 338,432.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,538.60x = 823,237.36 × 338,432.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,538.60x = 278,610,672,992.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,610,672,992.13/596,538.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,045.51
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