Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,846.64, 873,325.22 and 342,458
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 632,846.64, 873,325.22 and 342,458 is: 472,590.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,846.64 : 873,325.22 = 342,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,846.64/873,325.22 = 342,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,846.64x = 873,325.22 × 342,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,846.64x = 299,077,208,190.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,077,208,190.76/632,846.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,590.34
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