Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,594.27, 1,056,897.89 and 224,894.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 704,594.27, 1,056,897.89 and 224,894.99 is: 337,344.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,594.27 : 1,056,897.89 = 224,894.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,594.27/1,056,897.89 = 224,894.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,594.27x = 1,056,897.89 × 224,894.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,594.27x = 237,691,040,402.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,691,040,402.57/704,594.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,344.55
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