Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,705.18, 881,889.93 and 250,713.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 587,705.18, 881,889.93 and 250,713.99 is: 376,212.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,705.18 : 881,889.93 = 250,713.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,705.18/881,889.93 = 250,713.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,705.18x = 881,889.93 × 250,713.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,705.18x = 221,102,143,091.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,102,143,091.12/587,705.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,212.69
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