Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,534.76, 689,802.24 and 223,379
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460,534.76, 689,802.24 and 223,379 is: 334,583.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,534.76 : 689,802.24 = 223,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,534.76/689,802.24 = 223,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,534.76x = 689,802.24 × 223,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,534.76x = 154,087,334,568.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,087,334,568.96/460,534.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,583.51
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