Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,400, 558,072 and 225,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 404,400, 558,072 and 225,552 is: 311,261.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
404,400 : 558,072 = 225,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
404,400/558,072 = 225,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
404,400x = 558,072 × 225,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
404,400x = 125,874,255,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,874,255,744/404,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,261.76
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