Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,678.94, 912,840.03 and 229,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 608,678.94, 912,840.03 and 229,326 is: 343,921.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608,678.94 : 912,840.03 = 229,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608,678.94/912,840.03 = 229,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608,678.94x = 912,840.03 × 229,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608,678.94x = 209,337,952,719.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,337,952,719.78/608,678.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,921.79
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