Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,550.96, 791,293.62 and 227,821.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527,550.96, 791,293.62 and 227,821.44 is: 341,717.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,550.96 : 791,293.62 = 227,821.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,550.96/791,293.62 = 227,821.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,550.96x = 791,293.62 × 227,821.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,550.96x = 180,273,651,971.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,273,651,971.21/527,550.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,717.99
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