Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,215, 810,357.51 and 318,943
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 587,215, 810,357.51 and 318,943 is: 440,141.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,215 : 810,357.51 = 318,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,215/810,357.51 = 318,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,215x = 810,357.51 × 318,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,215x = 258,457,855,311.93 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,457,855,311.93/587,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,141.78
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