Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,127.88, 914,582.16 and 289,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 610,127.88, 914,582.16 and 289,716 is: 434,284.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,127.88 : 914,582.16 = 289,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,127.88/914,582.16 = 289,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,127.88x = 914,582.16 × 289,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,127.88x = 264,969,085,066.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,969,085,066.56/610,127.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,284.51
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