Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,305.96, 1,354,959.42 and 229,437.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 903,305.96, 1,354,959.42 and 229,437.80 is: 344,156.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,305.96 : 1,354,959.42 = 229,437.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,305.96/1,354,959.42 = 229,437.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,305.96x = 1,354,959.42 × 229,437.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,305.96x = 310,878,908,414.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,878,908,414.08/903,305.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,156.82
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