Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,998, 821,997 and 154,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 547,998, 821,997 and 154,014 is: 231,021
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,998 : 821,997 = 154,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,998/821,997 = 154,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,998x = 821,997 × 154,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,998x = 126,599,045,958 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,599,045,958/547,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,021
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