Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,928, 841,392 and 166,944
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 560,928, 841,392 and 166,944 is: 250,416
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,928 : 841,392 = 166,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,928/841,392 = 166,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,928x = 841,392 × 166,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,928x = 140,465,346,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,465,346,048/560,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,416
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