Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,580.62, 1,131,747.86 and 221,977.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 754,580.62, 1,131,747.86 and 221,977.07 is: 332,929.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
754,580.62 : 1,131,747.86 = 221,977.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
754,580.62/1,131,747.86 = 221,977.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
754,580.62x = 1,131,747.86 × 221,977.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
754,580.62x = 251,222,068,837.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,222,068,837.77/754,580.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,929.40
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