Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,724.68, 991,426 and 323,759
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 660,724.68, 991,426 and 323,759 is: 485,804.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660,724.68 : 991,426 = 323,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660,724.68/991,426 = 323,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660,724.68x = 991,426 × 323,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660,724.68x = 320,983,090,334 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,983,090,334/660,724.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,804.60
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