Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,944, 661,416 and 108,520
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 440,944, 661,416 and 108,520 is: 162,780
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,944 : 661,416 = 108,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,944/661,416 = 108,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,944x = 661,416 × 108,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,944x = 71,776,864,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,776,864,320/440,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,780
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