Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,404.88, 1,184,182 and 220,786
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 789,404.88, 1,184,182 and 220,786 is: 331,199.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,404.88 : 1,184,182 = 220,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,404.88/1,184,182 = 220,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,404.88x = 1,184,182 × 220,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,404.88x = 261,450,807,052 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,450,807,052/789,404.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,199.89
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