Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,003.44, 591,063.48 and 144,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 394,003.44, 591,063.48 and 144,666 is: 217,020.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,003.44 : 591,063.48 = 144,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,003.44/591,063.48 = 144,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,003.44x = 591,063.48 × 144,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,003.44x = 85,506,789,397.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,506,789,397.68/394,003.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,020.41
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