Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,058.64, 1,183,596.60 and 228,098
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 789,058.64, 1,183,596.60 and 228,098 is: 342,149.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,058.64 : 1,183,596.60 = 228,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,058.64/1,183,596.60 = 228,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,058.64x = 1,183,596.60 × 228,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,058.64x = 269,976,017,266.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,976,017,266.80/789,058.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,149.50
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