Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859,554.24, 1,289,329.56 and 228,468
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 859,554.24, 1,289,329.56 and 228,468 is: 342,701.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
859,554.24 : 1,289,329.56 = 228,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
859,554.24/1,289,329.56 = 228,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
859,554.24x = 1,289,329.56 × 228,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
859,554.24x = 294,570,545,914.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,570,545,914.08/859,554.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,701.52
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