Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,536, 1,037,304 and 224,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 691,536, 1,037,304 and 224,592 is: 336,888
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
691,536 : 1,037,304 = 224,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
691,536/1,037,304 = 224,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
691,536x = 1,037,304 × 224,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
691,536x = 232,970,179,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,970,179,968/691,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,888
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