Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,700.96, 540,546 and 221,967.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391,700.96, 540,546 and 221,967.52 is: 306,314.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,700.96 : 540,546 = 221,967.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,700.96/540,546 = 221,967.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,700.96x = 540,546 × 221,967.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,700.96x = 119,983,655,065.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,983,655,065.92/391,700.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,314.43
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