Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,956, 553,319.28 and 222,108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 400,956, 553,319.28 and 222,108 is: 306,509.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,956 : 553,319.28 = 222,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,956/553,319.28 = 222,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,956x = 553,319.28 × 222,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,956x = 122,896,638,642.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,896,638,642.24/400,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,509.04
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