Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,662, 393,993 and 65,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262,662, 393,993 and 65,670 is: 98,505
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,662 : 393,993 = 65,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,662/393,993 = 65,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,662x = 393,993 × 65,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,662x = 25,873,520,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,873,520,310/262,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,505
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