Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,892, 1,021,338 and 182,256
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 680,892, 1,021,338 and 182,256 is: 273,384
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680,892 : 1,021,338 = 182,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680,892/1,021,338 = 182,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680,892x = 1,021,338 × 182,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680,892x = 186,144,978,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,144,978,528/680,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,384
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