Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633,042, 949,563 and 189,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 633,042, 949,563 and 189,810 is: 284,715
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,042 : 949,563 = 189,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,042/949,563 = 189,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,042x = 949,563 × 189,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,042x = 180,236,553,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,236,553,030/633,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,715
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