Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,542.64, 493,614 and 222,992
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329,542.64, 493,614 and 222,992 is: 334,014.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,542.64 : 493,614 = 222,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,542.64/493,614 = 222,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,542.64x = 493,614 × 222,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,542.64x = 110,071,973,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,071,973,088/329,542.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,014.36
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