Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,429.44, 797,334.24 and 227,696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 531,429.44, 797,334.24 and 227,696 is: 341,625.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,429.44 : 797,334.24 = 227,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,429.44/797,334.24 = 227,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,429.44x = 797,334.24 × 227,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,429.44x = 181,549,817,111.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,549,817,111.04/531,429.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,625.44
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