Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,410, 875,115 and 189,426
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583,410, 875,115 and 189,426 is: 284,139
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,410 : 875,115 = 189,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,410/875,115 = 189,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,410x = 875,115 × 189,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,410x = 165,769,533,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,769,533,990/583,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,139
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