Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,296, 875,099.52 and 287,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583,296, 875,099.52 and 287,808 is: 431,788.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,296 : 875,099.52 = 287,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,296/875,099.52 = 287,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,296x = 875,099.52 × 287,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,296x = 251,860,642,652.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,860,642,652.16/583,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,788.74
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