Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,354.40, 894,533.76 and 222,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 596,354.40, 894,533.76 and 222,372 is: 333,558.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,354.40 : 894,533.76 = 222,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,354.40/894,533.76 = 222,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,354.40x = 894,533.76 × 222,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,354.40x = 198,919,261,278.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,919,261,278.72/596,354.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,558.81
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