Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,531.32, 866,444.62 and 222,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 577,531.32, 866,444.62 and 222,450 is: 333,731.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577,531.32 : 866,444.62 = 222,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577,531.32/866,444.62 = 222,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577,531.32x = 866,444.62 × 222,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577,531.32x = 192,740,605,719 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,740,605,719/577,531.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,731.87
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