Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,450, 948,675 and 189,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 632,450, 948,675 and 189,218 is: 283,827
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
632,450 : 948,675 = 189,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
632,450/948,675 = 189,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
632,450x = 948,675 × 189,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
632,450x = 179,506,386,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,506,386,150/632,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,827
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