Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,222, 811,746.36 and 319,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588,222, 811,746.36 and 319,950 is: 441,531
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,222 : 811,746.36 = 319,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,222/811,746.36 = 319,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,222x = 811,746.36 × 319,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,222x = 259,718,247,882 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,718,247,882/588,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,531
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