Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,061, 877,591.50 and 141,829
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585,061, 877,591.50 and 141,829 is: 212,743.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,061 : 877,591.50 = 141,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,061/877,591.50 = 141,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,061x = 877,591.50 × 141,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,061x = 124,467,924,853.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,467,924,853.50/585,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,743.50
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