Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,003.12, 1,089,004.68 and 227,406
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726,003.12, 1,089,004.68 and 227,406 is: 341,109
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,003.12 : 1,089,004.68 = 227,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,003.12/1,089,004.68 = 227,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,003.12x = 1,089,004.68 × 227,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,003.12x = 247,646,198,260.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,646,198,260.08/726,003.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,109
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