Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,048.56, 561,696.60 and 228,166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 407,048.56, 561,696.60 and 228,166 is: 314,852.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,048.56 : 561,696.60 = 228,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,048.56/561,696.60 = 228,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,048.56x = 561,696.60 × 228,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,048.56x = 128,160,066,435.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,160,066,435.60/407,048.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,852.03
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