Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,202.50, 807,579.45 and 316,930.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585,202.50, 807,579.45 and 316,930.50 is: 437,364.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,202.50 : 807,579.45 = 316,930.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,202.50/807,579.45 = 316,930.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,202.50x = 807,579.45 × 316,930.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,202.50x = 255,946,558,878.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,946,558,878.23/585,202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,364.09
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