Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,989, 810,048.06 and 318,717
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 586,989, 810,048.06 and 318,717 is: 439,831.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
586,989 : 810,048.06 = 318,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
586,989/810,048.06 = 318,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
586,989x = 810,048.06 × 318,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
586,989x = 258,176,087,539.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,176,087,539.02/586,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,831.22
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