Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,579.44, 839,556.84 and 393,788.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608,579.44, 839,556.84 and 393,788.78 is: 543,245.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,579.44 : 839,556.84 = 393,788.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,579.44/839,556.84 = 393,788.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,579.44x = 839,556.84 × 393,788.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,579.44x = 330,608,063,764.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,608,063,764.26/608,579.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,245.54
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