Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,382, 863,740 and 423,828.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625,382, 863,740 and 423,828.08 is: 585,365.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,382 : 863,740 = 423,828.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,382/863,740 = 423,828.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,382x = 863,740 × 423,828.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,382x = 366,077,265,819.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,077,265,819.20/625,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,365.85
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