Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,809.92, 876,508.02 and 284,841
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 584,809.92, 876,508.02 and 284,841 is: 426,917.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,809.92 : 876,508.02 = 284,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,809.92/876,508.02 = 284,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,809.92x = 876,508.02 × 284,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,809.92x = 249,665,420,924.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,665,420,924.82/584,809.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,917.21
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