Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,980, 1,123,470 and 223,668
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748,980, 1,123,470 and 223,668 is: 335,502
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,980 : 1,123,470 = 223,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,980/1,123,470 = 223,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,980x = 1,123,470 × 223,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,980x = 251,284,287,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,284,287,960/748,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,502
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