Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,882, 1,166,823 and 252,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 777,882, 1,166,823 and 252,570 is: 378,855
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,882 : 1,166,823 = 252,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,882/1,166,823 = 252,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,882x = 1,166,823 × 252,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,882x = 294,704,485,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,704,485,110/777,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,855
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