Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,468, 828,672 and 332,196
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 600,468, 828,672 and 332,196 is: 458,444.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
600,468 : 828,672 = 332,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
600,468/828,672 = 332,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
600,468x = 828,672 × 332,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
600,468x = 275,281,523,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,281,523,712/600,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,444.95
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