Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,044, 557,598 and 225,196
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 404,044, 557,598 and 225,196 is: 310,780.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,044 : 557,598 = 225,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,044/557,598 = 225,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,044x = 557,598 × 225,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,044x = 125,568,839,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,568,839,208/404,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,780.11
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