Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,585.08, 752,588.62 and 312,203.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501,585.08, 752,588.62 and 312,203.84 is: 468,437.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,585.08 : 752,588.62 = 312,203.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,585.08/752,588.62 = 312,203.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,585.08x = 752,588.62 × 312,203.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,585.08x = 234,961,052,560.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,961,052,560.85/501,585.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,437.09
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