Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,822, 718,233 and 183,334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 478,822, 718,233 and 183,334 is: 275,001
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,822 : 718,233 = 183,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,822/718,233 = 183,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,822x = 718,233 × 183,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,822x = 131,676,528,822 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,676,528,822/478,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,001
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