Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,310, 1,143,465 and 319,078
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 762,310, 1,143,465 and 319,078 is: 478,617
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,310 : 1,143,465 = 319,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,310/1,143,465 = 319,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,310x = 1,143,465 × 319,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,310x = 364,854,525,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,854,525,270/762,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,617
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