Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,930, 437,895 and 70,314
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 291,930, 437,895 and 70,314 is: 105,471
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,930 : 437,895 = 70,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,930/437,895 = 70,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,930x = 437,895 × 70,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,930x = 30,790,149,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,790,149,030/291,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,471
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