Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,679.12, 903,668.64 and 228,498
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 602,679.12, 903,668.64 and 228,498 is: 342,614.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,679.12 : 903,668.64 = 228,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,679.12/903,668.64 = 228,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,679.12x = 903,668.64 × 228,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,679.12x = 206,486,476,902.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,486,476,902.72/602,679.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,614.29
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