Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,922, 841,383 and 166,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 560,922, 841,383 and 166,938 is: 250,407
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,922 : 841,383 = 166,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,922/841,383 = 166,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,922x = 841,383 × 166,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,922x = 140,458,795,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,458,795,254/560,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,407
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