Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,896, 1,121,844 and 222,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 747,896, 1,121,844 and 222,584 is: 333,876
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,896 : 1,121,844 = 222,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,896/1,121,844 = 222,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,896x = 1,121,844 × 222,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,896x = 249,704,524,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,704,524,896/747,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,876
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