Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,315.92, 842,604.90 and 224,594.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 561,315.92, 842,604.90 and 224,594.18 is: 337,143.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
561,315.92 : 842,604.90 = 224,594.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
561,315.92/842,604.90 = 224,594.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
561,315.92x = 842,604.90 × 224,594.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
561,315.92x = 189,244,156,579.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,244,156,579.48/561,315.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,143.75
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