Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,859.08, 874,407.99 and 245,899.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 582,859.08, 874,407.99 and 245,899.80 is: 368,900.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,859.08 : 874,407.99 = 245,899.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,859.08/874,407.99 = 245,899.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,859.08x = 874,407.99 × 245,899.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,859.08x = 215,016,749,859.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,016,749,859.40/582,859.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,900.06
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