Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,192, 559,164.96 and 226,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 405,192, 559,164.96 and 226,344 is: 312,354.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
405,192 : 559,164.96 = 226,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
405,192/559,164.96 = 226,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
405,192x = 559,164.96 × 226,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
405,192x = 126,563,633,706.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,563,633,706.24/405,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,354.72
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