Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,733.56, 716,755.86 and 228,435
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 477,733.56, 716,755.86 and 228,435 is: 342,726.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,733.56 : 716,755.86 = 228,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,733.56/716,755.86 = 228,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,733.56x = 716,755.86 × 228,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,733.56x = 163,732,124,879.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,732,124,879.10/477,733.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,726.86
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