Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,138.72, 882,884.29 and 318,682.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589,138.72, 882,884.29 and 318,682.99 is: 477,578.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,138.72 : 882,884.29 = 318,682.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,138.72/882,884.29 = 318,682.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,138.72x = 882,884.29 × 318,682.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,138.72x = 281,360,204,564.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,360,204,564.52/589,138.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,578.87
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