Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,644.66, 576,349.92 and 226,658
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 417,644.66, 576,349.92 and 226,658 is: 312,788.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,644.66 : 576,349.92 = 226,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,644.66/576,349.92 = 226,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,644.66x = 576,349.92 × 226,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,644.66x = 130,634,320,167.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,634,320,167.36/417,644.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,788.20
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