Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,308, 1,143,462 and 319,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 762,308, 1,143,462 and 319,076 is: 478,614
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,308 : 1,143,462 = 319,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,308/1,143,462 = 319,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,308x = 1,143,462 × 319,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,308x = 364,851,281,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,851,281,112/762,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,614
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