Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,588, 808,111.44 and 317,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585,588, 808,111.44 and 317,316 is: 437,896.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,588 : 808,111.44 = 317,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,588/808,111.44 = 317,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,588x = 808,111.44 × 317,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,588x = 256,426,689,695.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,426,689,695.04/585,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,896.08
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