Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,453.44, 870,282.68 and 295,592.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 580,453.44, 870,282.68 and 295,592.58 is: 443,186.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,453.44 : 870,282.68 = 295,592.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,453.44/870,282.68 = 295,592.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,453.44x = 870,282.68 × 295,592.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,453.44x = 257,249,101,232.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,249,101,232.55/580,453.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,186.45
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