Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,012, 1,170,018 and 189,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 780,012, 1,170,018 and 189,036 is: 283,554
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,012 : 1,170,018 = 189,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,012/1,170,018 = 189,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,012x = 1,170,018 × 189,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,012x = 221,175,522,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,175,522,648/780,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,554
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