Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,958, 994,437 and 219,726
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 662,958, 994,437 and 219,726 is: 329,589
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,958 : 994,437 = 219,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,958/994,437 = 219,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,958x = 994,437 × 219,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,958x = 218,503,664,262 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,503,664,262/662,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,589
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