Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,436, 556,780.56 and 224,588
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 403,436, 556,780.56 and 224,588 is: 309,953.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,436 : 556,780.56 = 224,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,436/556,780.56 = 224,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,436x = 556,780.56 × 224,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,436x = 125,046,232,409.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,046,232,409.28/403,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,953.08
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