Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689,474.63, 1,034,211.98 and 216,198.11
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 689,474.63, 1,034,211.98 and 216,198.11 is: 324,297.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
689,474.63 : 1,034,211.98 = 216,198.11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
689,474.63/1,034,211.98 = 216,198.11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
689,474.63x = 1,034,211.98 × 216,198.11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
689,474.63x = 223,594,678,541.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,594,678,541.38/689,474.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,297.18
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