Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,934.40, 601,349.76 and 151,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 400,934.40, 601,349.76 and 151,584 is: 227,356.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,934.40 : 601,349.76 = 151,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,934.40/601,349.76 = 151,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,934.40x = 601,349.76 × 151,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,934.40x = 91,155,002,019.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,155,002,019.84/400,934.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,356.40
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