Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,389.92, 558,060 and 223,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 404,389.92, 558,060 and 223,104 is: 307,884.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,389.92 : 558,060 = 223,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,389.92/558,060 = 223,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,389.92x = 558,060 × 223,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,389.92x = 124,505,418,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,505,418,240/404,389.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,884.57
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