Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,557.86, 875,336.80 and 450,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583,557.86, 875,336.80 and 450,632 is: 675,948.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,557.86 : 875,336.80 = 450,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,557.86/875,336.80 = 450,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,557.86x = 875,336.80 × 450,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,557.86x = 394,454,772,857.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,454,772,857.60/583,557.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,948.01
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