Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,311.62, 894,882.15 and 385,426.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 596,311.62, 894,882.15 and 385,426.50 is: 578,407.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,311.62 : 894,882.15 = 385,426.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,311.62/894,882.15 = 385,426.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,311.62x = 894,882.15 × 385,426.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,311.62x = 344,911,294,986.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,911,294,986.98/596,311.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578,407.80
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