Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,837.92, 540,742.40 and 228,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391,837.92, 540,742.40 and 228,490 is: 315,319.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,837.92 : 540,742.40 = 228,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,837.92/540,742.40 = 228,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,837.92x = 540,742.40 × 228,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,837.92x = 123,554,230,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,554,230,976/391,837.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,319.74
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