Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,590.04, 704,614 and 284,289
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,590.04, 704,614 and 284,289 is: 392,318.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,590.04 : 704,614 = 284,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,590.04/704,614 = 284,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,590.04x = 704,614 × 284,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,590.04x = 200,314,009,446 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,314,009,446/510,590.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,318.68
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