Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,484, 924,726 and 173,252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 616,484, 924,726 and 173,252 is: 259,878
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,484 : 924,726 = 173,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,484/924,726 = 173,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,484x = 924,726 × 173,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,484x = 160,210,628,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,210,628,952/616,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,878
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