Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,528, 438,792 and 70,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292,528, 438,792 and 70,912 is: 106,368
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,528 : 438,792 = 70,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,528/438,792 = 70,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,528x = 438,792 × 70,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,528x = 31,115,618,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,115,618,304/292,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,368
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