Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,542, 438,813 and 70,926
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292,542, 438,813 and 70,926 is: 106,389
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,542 : 438,813 = 70,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,542/438,813 = 70,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,542x = 438,813 × 70,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,542x = 31,123,250,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,123,250,838/292,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,389
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