Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,857, 1,394,785.50 and 229,441
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 929,857, 1,394,785.50 and 229,441 is: 344,161.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,857 : 1,394,785.50 = 229,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,857/1,394,785.50 = 229,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,857x = 1,394,785.50 × 229,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,857x = 320,020,979,905.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,020,979,905.50/929,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,161.50
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