Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,286.16, 905,045.88 and 229,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 603,286.16, 905,045.88 and 229,280 is: 343,964.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
603,286.16 : 905,045.88 = 229,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
603,286.16/905,045.88 = 229,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
603,286.16x = 905,045.88 × 229,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
603,286.16x = 207,508,919,366.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,508,919,366.40/603,286.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,964.33
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