Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,635.52, 924,948.48 and 317,200
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 616,635.52, 924,948.48 and 317,200 is: 475,797.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,635.52 : 924,948.48 = 317,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,635.52/924,948.48 = 317,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,635.52x = 924,948.48 × 317,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,635.52x = 293,393,657,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,393,657,856/616,635.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,797.53
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