Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,200, 804,816 and 314,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583,200, 804,816 and 314,928 is: 434,600.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,200 : 804,816 = 314,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,200/804,816 = 314,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,200x = 804,816 × 314,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,200x = 253,459,093,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,459,093,248/583,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,600.64
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