Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,712, 791,568 and 232,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 527,712, 791,568 and 232,224 is: 348,336
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,712 : 791,568 = 232,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,712/791,568 = 232,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,712x = 791,568 × 232,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,712x = 183,821,087,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,821,087,232/527,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,336
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