Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,042, 783,063 and 226,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 522,042, 783,063 and 226,554 is: 339,831
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,042 : 783,063 = 226,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,042/783,063 = 226,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,042x = 783,063 × 226,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,042x = 177,406,054,902 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,406,054,902/522,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,831
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