Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,270, 933,405 and 179,038
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 622,270, 933,405 and 179,038 is: 268,557
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622,270 : 933,405 = 179,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622,270/933,405 = 179,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622,270x = 933,405 × 179,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622,270x = 167,114,964,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,114,964,390/622,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,557
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