Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,537.30, 797,386.28 and 171,587.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531,537.30, 797,386.28 and 171,587.88 is: 257,407.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,537.30 : 797,386.28 = 171,587.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,537.30/797,386.28 = 171,587.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,537.30x = 797,386.28 × 171,587.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,537.30x = 136,821,821,326.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,821,821,326.29/531,537.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,407.75
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