Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,895.17, 562,832.83 and 226,590.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 407,895.17, 562,832.83 and 226,590.44 is: 312,660.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
407,895.17 : 562,832.83 = 226,590.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
407,895.17/562,832.83 = 226,590.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
407,895.17x = 562,832.83 × 226,590.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
407,895.17x = 127,532,538,596.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,532,538,596.15/407,895.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,660.09
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