Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,208, 876,312 and 140,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 584,208, 876,312 and 140,976 is: 211,464
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,208 : 876,312 = 140,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,208/876,312 = 140,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,208x = 876,312 × 140,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,208x = 123,538,960,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,538,960,512/584,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,464
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