Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,701.16, 494,970.97 and 220,858.19
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358,701.16, 494,970.97 and 220,858.19 is: 304,761.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,701.16 : 494,970.97 = 220,858.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,701.16/494,970.97 = 220,858.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,701.16x = 494,970.97 × 220,858.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,701.16x = 109,318,393,222.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,318,393,222.03/358,701.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,761.75
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