Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,272, 933,408 and 179,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 622,272, 933,408 and 179,040 is: 268,560
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
622,272 : 933,408 = 179,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
622,272/933,408 = 179,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
622,272x = 933,408 × 179,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
622,272x = 167,117,368,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,117,368,320/622,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,560
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