Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,801.60, 959,132 and 324,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 639,801.60, 959,132 and 324,096 is: 485,855.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,801.60 : 959,132 = 324,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,801.60/959,132 = 324,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,801.60x = 959,132 × 324,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,801.60x = 310,850,844,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,850,844,672/639,801.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,855.06
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