Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,287.58, 848,149.10 and 430,916
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 614,287.58, 848,149.10 and 430,916 is: 594,967.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,287.58 : 848,149.10 = 430,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,287.58/848,149.10 = 430,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,287.58x = 848,149.10 × 430,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,287.58x = 365,481,017,575.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,481,017,575.60/614,287.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,967.29
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