Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,036, 1,075,554 and 218,400
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 717,036, 1,075,554 and 218,400 is: 327,600
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,036 : 1,075,554 = 218,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,036/1,075,554 = 218,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,036x = 1,075,554 × 218,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,036x = 234,900,993,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,900,993,600/717,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,600
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