Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,424, 1,089,636 and 201,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726,424, 1,089,636 and 201,112 is: 301,668
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726,424 : 1,089,636 = 201,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726,424/1,089,636 = 201,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726,424x = 1,089,636 × 201,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726,424x = 219,138,875,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,138,875,232/726,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,668
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