Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,142.38, 807,817.86 and 367,578
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585,142.38, 807,817.86 and 367,578 is: 507,459.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,142.38 : 807,817.86 = 367,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,142.38/807,817.86 = 367,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,142.38x = 807,817.86 × 367,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,142.38x = 296,936,073,343.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,936,073,343.08/585,142.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,459.52
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