Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,277.66, 793,259.73 and 391,635
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 575,277.66, 793,259.73 and 391,635 is: 540,031.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
575,277.66 : 793,259.73 = 391,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
575,277.66/793,259.73 = 391,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
575,277.66x = 793,259.73 × 391,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
575,277.66x = 310,668,274,358.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,668,274,358.55/575,277.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,031.88
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