Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,210, 1,039,815 and 249,978
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693,210, 1,039,815 and 249,978 is: 374,967
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,210 : 1,039,815 = 249,978 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,210/1,039,815 = 249,978/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,210x = 1,039,815 × 249,978 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,210x = 259,930,874,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,930,874,070/693,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,967
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