Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,982, 1,123,473 and 223,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 748,982, 1,123,473 and 223,670 is: 335,505
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
748,982 : 1,123,473 = 223,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
748,982/1,123,473 = 223,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
748,982x = 1,123,473 × 223,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
748,982x = 251,287,205,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,287,205,910/748,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,505
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