Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,586.40, 854,060.40 and 475,090
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 618,586.40, 854,060.40 and 475,090 is: 655,939.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
618,586.40 : 854,060.40 = 475,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
618,586.40/854,060.40 = 475,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
618,586.40x = 854,060.40 × 475,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
618,586.40x = 405,755,555,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 405,755,555,436/618,586.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 655,939.99
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