Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,241.22, 862,861.83 and 175,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 575,241.22, 862,861.83 and 175,882 is: 263,823
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,241.22 : 862,861.83 = 175,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,241.22/862,861.83 = 175,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,241.22x = 862,861.83 × 175,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,241.22x = 151,761,864,384.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,761,864,384.06/575,241.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,823
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