Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,588, 941,382 and 184,356
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 627,588, 941,382 and 184,356 is: 276,534
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,588 : 941,382 = 184,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,588/941,382 = 184,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,588x = 941,382 × 184,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,588x = 173,549,419,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,549,419,992/627,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,534
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