Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,224, 1,081,836 and 195,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721,224, 1,081,836 and 195,912 is: 293,868
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,224 : 1,081,836 = 195,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,224/1,081,836 = 195,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,224x = 1,081,836 × 195,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,224x = 211,944,654,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,944,654,432/721,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,868
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