Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,232.92, 976,062 and 335,517.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 651,232.92, 976,062 and 335,517.60 is: 502,870.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,232.92 : 976,062 = 335,517.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,232.92/976,062 = 335,517.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,232.92x = 976,062 × 335,517.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,232.92x = 327,485,979,691.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,485,979,691.20/651,232.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,870.74
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