Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,246, 855,369 and 176,262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570,246, 855,369 and 176,262 is: 264,393
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,246 : 855,369 = 176,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,246/855,369 = 176,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,246x = 855,369 × 176,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,246x = 150,769,050,678 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,769,050,678/570,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,393
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