Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,876, 1,166,814 and 252,564
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 777,876, 1,166,814 and 252,564 is: 378,846
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,876 : 1,166,814 = 252,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,876/1,166,814 = 252,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,876x = 1,166,814 × 252,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,876x = 294,695,211,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,695,211,096/777,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,846
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