Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,597.31, 785,757.70 and 375,800.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 569,597.31, 785,757.70 and 375,800.75 is: 518,415.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,597.31 : 785,757.70 = 375,800.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,597.31/785,757.70 = 375,800.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,597.31x = 785,757.70 × 375,800.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,597.31x = 295,288,334,003.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,288,334,003.17/569,597.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,415.95
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