Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,251.80, 862,877.70 and 295,315.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 575,251.80, 862,877.70 and 295,315.80 is: 442,973.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,251.80 : 862,877.70 = 295,315.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,251.80/862,877.70 = 295,315.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,251.80x = 862,877.70 × 295,315.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,251.80x = 254,821,418,277.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,821,418,277.66/575,251.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,973.70
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