Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,675.75, 583,352.21 and 261,582.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 422,675.75, 583,352.21 and 261,582.68 is: 361,021.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,675.75 : 583,352.21 = 261,582.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,675.75/583,352.21 = 261,582.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,675.75x = 583,352.21 × 261,582.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,675.75x = 152,594,833,167.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,594,833,167.81/422,675.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,021.03
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