Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,545, 1,037,317.50 and 224,601
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 691,545, 1,037,317.50 and 224,601 is: 336,901.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,545 : 1,037,317.50 = 224,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,545/1,037,317.50 = 224,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,545x = 1,037,317.50 × 224,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,545x = 232,982,547,817.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,982,547,817.50/691,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,901.50
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