Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,809, 823,596.42 and 328,537
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 596,809, 823,596.42 and 328,537 is: 453,381.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,809 : 823,596.42 = 328,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,809/823,596.42 = 328,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,809x = 823,596.42 × 328,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,809x = 270,581,897,037.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,581,897,037.54/596,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,381.06
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