Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585,966.48, 878,949.72 and 211,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 585,966.48, 878,949.72 and 211,902 is: 317,853
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
585,966.48 : 878,949.72 = 211,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
585,966.48/878,949.72 = 211,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
585,966.48x = 878,949.72 × 211,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
585,966.48x = 186,251,203,567.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,251,203,567.44/585,966.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,853
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