Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,791.52, 628,633.68 and 425,234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 455,791.52, 628,633.68 and 425,234 is: 586,488.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
455,791.52 : 628,633.68 = 425,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
455,791.52/628,633.68 = 425,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
455,791.52x = 628,633.68 × 425,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
455,791.52x = 267,316,414,281.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,316,414,281.12/455,791.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,488.35
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