Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,296, 463,944 and 75,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,296, 463,944 and 75,824 is: 113,736
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,296 : 463,944 = 75,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,296/463,944 = 75,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,296x = 463,944 × 75,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,296x = 35,178,089,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,178,089,856/309,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,736
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