Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,886.68, 811,846.86 and 397,597.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588,886.68, 811,846.86 and 397,597.08 is: 548,132.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,886.68 : 811,846.86 = 397,597.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,886.68/811,846.86 = 397,597.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,886.68x = 811,846.86 × 397,597.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,886.68x = 322,787,940,943.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,787,940,943.17/588,886.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,132.52
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