Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,992, 821,988 and 154,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 547,992, 821,988 and 154,008 is: 231,012
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,992 : 821,988 = 154,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,992/821,988 = 154,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,992x = 821,988 × 154,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,992x = 126,592,727,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,592,727,904/547,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,012
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