Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,087.20, 820,228 and 585,087.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585,087.20, 820,228 and 585,087.20 is: 820,228
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,087.20 : 820,228 = 585,087.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,087.20/820,228 = 585,087.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,087.20x = 820,228 × 585,087.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,087.20x = 479,904,903,881.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,904,903,881.60/585,087.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,228
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