Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,772, 895,158 and 202,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 596,772, 895,158 and 202,788 is: 304,182
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
596,772 : 895,158 = 202,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
596,772/895,158 = 202,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
596,772x = 895,158 × 202,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
596,772x = 181,527,300,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,527,300,504/596,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,182
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