Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,812.68, 900,162 and 284,270.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 599,812.68, 900,162 and 284,270.52 is: 426,615.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,812.68 : 900,162 = 284,270.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,812.68/900,162 = 284,270.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,812.68x = 900,162 × 284,270.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,812.68x = 255,889,519,824.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,889,519,824.24/599,812.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,615.72
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