Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,387.22, 884,087 and 471,806
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589,387.22, 884,087 and 471,806 is: 707,713.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,387.22 : 884,087 = 471,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,387.22/884,087 = 471,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,387.22x = 884,087 × 471,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,387.22x = 417,117,551,122 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 417,117,551,122/589,387.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,713.94
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