Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,580, 1,040,370 and 168,268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693,580, 1,040,370 and 168,268 is: 252,402
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,580 : 1,040,370 = 168,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,580/1,040,370 = 168,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,580x = 1,040,370 × 168,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,580x = 175,060,979,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,060,979,160/693,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,402
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