Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,768.78, 877,650.08 and 319,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585,768.78, 877,650.08 and 319,716 is: 479,026.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,768.78 : 877,650.08 = 319,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,768.78/877,650.08 = 319,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,768.78x = 877,650.08 × 319,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,768.78x = 280,598,771,378.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,598,771,378.70/585,768.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,026.50
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