Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,545.96, 853,592.82 and 346,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618,545.96, 853,592.82 and 346,616 is: 478,329.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,545.96 : 853,592.82 = 346,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,545.96/853,592.82 = 346,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,545.96x = 853,592.82 × 346,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,545.96x = 295,868,928,897.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,868,928,897.12/618,545.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,329.74
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