Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,959.68, 871,335.84 and 154,497.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 580,959.68, 871,335.84 and 154,497.92 is: 231,719.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,959.68 : 871,335.84 = 154,497.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,959.68/871,335.84 = 154,497.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,959.68x = 871,335.84 × 154,497.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,959.68x = 134,619,574,901.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,619,574,901.45/580,959.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,719.31
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