Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,744, 986,616 and 214,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657,744, 986,616 and 214,512 is: 321,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,744 : 986,616 = 214,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,744/986,616 = 214,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,744x = 986,616 × 214,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,744x = 211,640,971,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,640,971,392/657,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,768
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