Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,260, 933,390 and 179,028
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 622,260, 933,390 and 179,028 is: 268,542
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622,260 : 933,390 = 179,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622,260/933,390 = 179,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622,260x = 933,390 × 179,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622,260x = 167,102,944,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,102,944,920/622,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,542
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