Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,567, 808,083 and 317,295
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585,567, 808,083 and 317,295 is: 437,867.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,567 : 808,083 = 317,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,567/808,083 = 317,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,567x = 808,083 × 317,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,567x = 256,400,695,485 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,400,695,485/585,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,867.39
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