Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,879.05, 1,193,865.30 and 227,216.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 795,879.05, 1,193,865.30 and 227,216.43 is: 340,837.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795,879.05 : 1,193,865.30 = 227,216.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795,879.05/1,193,865.30 = 227,216.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795,879.05x = 1,193,865.30 × 227,216.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795,879.05x = 271,265,811,366.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,265,811,366.88/795,879.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,837.99
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