Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,368, 810,552 and 146,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540,368, 810,552 and 146,384 is: 219,576
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,368 : 810,552 = 146,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,368/810,552 = 146,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,368x = 810,552 × 146,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,368x = 118,651,843,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,651,843,968/540,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,576
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