Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,949.12, 1,088,923.68 and 227,352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 725,949.12, 1,088,923.68 and 227,352 is: 341,028
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
725,949.12 : 1,088,923.68 = 227,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
725,949.12/1,088,923.68 = 227,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
725,949.12x = 1,088,923.68 × 227,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
725,949.12x = 247,568,976,495.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,568,976,495.36/725,949.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,028
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