Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,898, 682,347 and 159,410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 454,898, 682,347 and 159,410 is: 239,115
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,898 : 682,347 = 159,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,898/682,347 = 159,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,898x = 682,347 × 159,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,898x = 108,772,935,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,772,935,270/454,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,115
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