Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,968, 662,952 and 146,480
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 441,968, 662,952 and 146,480 is: 219,720
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441,968 : 662,952 = 146,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441,968/662,952 = 146,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441,968x = 662,952 × 146,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441,968x = 97,109,208,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,109,208,960/441,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,720
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