Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,303.87, 873,455.81 and 161,579.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 582,303.87, 873,455.81 and 161,579.88 is: 242,369.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,303.87 : 873,455.81 = 161,579.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,303.87/873,455.81 = 161,579.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,303.87x = 873,455.81 × 161,579.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,303.87x = 141,132,884,157.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,132,884,157.20/582,303.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,369.82
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