Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,890, 1,166,835 and 186,914
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 777,890, 1,166,835 and 186,914 is: 280,371
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,890 : 1,166,835 = 186,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,890/1,166,835 = 186,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,890x = 1,166,835 × 186,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,890x = 218,097,797,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,097,797,190/777,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,371
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