Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,895.23, 803,520 and 429,198.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581,895.23, 803,520 and 429,198.08 is: 592,665.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,895.23 : 803,520 = 429,198.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,895.23/803,520 = 429,198.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,895.23x = 803,520 × 429,198.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,895.23x = 344,869,237,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,869,237,224/581,895.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,665.52
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