Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,860.96, 1,405,286.75 and 226,888.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 936,860.96, 1,405,286.75 and 226,888.98 is: 340,332.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,860.96 : 1,405,286.75 = 226,888.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,860.96/1,405,286.75 = 226,888.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,860.96x = 1,405,286.75 × 226,888.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,860.96x = 318,844,076,180.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,844,076,180.57/936,860.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,332.33
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