Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,226, 876,339 and 140,994
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 584,226, 876,339 and 140,994 is: 211,491
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,226 : 876,339 = 140,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,226/876,339 = 140,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,226x = 876,339 × 140,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,226x = 123,558,540,966 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,558,540,966/584,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,491
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