Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,624, 848,181.12 and 332,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,624, 848,181.12 and 332,000 is: 458,160
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,624 : 848,181.12 = 332,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,624/848,181.12 = 332,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,624x = 848,181.12 × 332,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,624x = 281,596,131,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,596,131,840/614,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,160
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