Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,925.87, 802,937.32 and 340,161.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 581,925.87, 802,937.32 and 340,161.68 is: 469,352.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,925.87 : 802,937.32 = 340,161.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,925.87/802,937.32 = 340,161.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,925.87x = 802,937.32 × 340,161.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,925.87x = 273,128,508,862.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,128,508,862.84/581,925.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,352.75
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