Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,393.12, 1,089,589.68 and 227,796
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726,393.12, 1,089,589.68 and 227,796 is: 341,694
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,393.12 : 1,089,589.68 = 227,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,393.12/1,089,589.68 = 227,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,393.12x = 1,089,589.68 × 227,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,393.12x = 248,204,170,745.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,204,170,745.28/726,393.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,694
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