Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,572.48, 577,627 and 227,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 418,572.48, 577,627 and 227,586 is: 314,067.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,572.48 : 577,627 = 227,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,572.48/577,627 = 227,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,572.48x = 577,627 × 227,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,572.48x = 131,459,818,422 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,459,818,422/418,572.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,067.04
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