Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,772, 865,158 and 182,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 576,772, 865,158 and 182,788 is: 274,182
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576,772 : 865,158 = 182,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576,772/865,158 = 182,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576,772x = 865,158 × 182,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576,772x = 158,140,500,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,140,500,504/576,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,182
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