Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692,992, 1,039,488 and 167,680
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692,992, 1,039,488 and 167,680 is: 251,520
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,992 : 1,039,488 = 167,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,992/1,039,488 = 167,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,992x = 1,039,488 × 167,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,992x = 174,301,347,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,301,347,840/692,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,520
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