Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,562.38, 526,648.98 and 228,691.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 381,562.38, 526,648.98 and 228,691.08 is: 315,649.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,562.38 : 526,648.98 = 228,691.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,562.38/526,648.98 = 228,691.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,562.38x = 526,648.98 × 228,691.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,562.38x = 120,439,924,017.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,439,924,017.10/381,562.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,649.37
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