Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,876.61, 913,296 and 289,258.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608,876.61, 913,296 and 289,258.50 is: 433,878.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,876.61 : 913,296 = 289,258.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,876.61/913,296 = 289,258.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,876.61x = 913,296 × 289,258.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,876.61x = 264,178,631,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,178,631,016/608,876.61 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,878.76
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