Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,658, 1,337,564.76 and 226,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 891,658, 1,337,564.76 and 226,810 is: 340,234.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,658 : 1,337,564.76 = 226,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,658/1,337,564.76 = 226,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,658x = 1,337,564.76 × 226,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,658x = 303,373,063,215.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,373,063,215.60/891,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,234.78
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