Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,072, 703,608 and 206,416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 469,072, 703,608 and 206,416 is: 309,624
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,072 : 703,608 = 206,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,072/703,608 = 206,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,072x = 703,608 × 206,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,072x = 145,235,948,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,235,948,928/469,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,624
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