Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,524, 556,902 and 224,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 403,524, 556,902 and 224,676 is: 310,074.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,524 : 556,902 = 224,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,524/556,902 = 224,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,524x = 556,902 × 224,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,524x = 125,122,513,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,122,513,752/403,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,074.53
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