Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,984, 1,039,476 and 167,672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692,984, 1,039,476 and 167,672 is: 251,508
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,984 : 1,039,476 = 167,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,984/1,039,476 = 167,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,984x = 1,039,476 × 167,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,984x = 174,291,019,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,291,019,872/692,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,508
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