Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633,144, 949,716 and 189,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 633,144, 949,716 and 189,912 is: 284,868
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,144 : 949,716 = 189,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,144/949,716 = 189,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,144x = 949,716 × 189,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,144x = 180,362,464,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,362,464,992/633,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,868
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