Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,180, 997,778.64 and 221,948
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 665,180, 997,778.64 and 221,948 is: 332,924.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,180 : 997,778.64 = 221,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,180/997,778.64 = 221,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,180x = 997,778.64 × 221,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,180x = 221,454,973,590.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,454,973,590.72/665,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,924.88
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