Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,358, 971,037 and 204,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 647,358, 971,037 and 204,126 is: 306,189
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,358 : 971,037 = 204,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,358/971,037 = 204,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,358x = 971,037 × 204,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,358x = 198,213,898,662 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,213,898,662/647,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,189
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