Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,016, 1,170,024 and 189,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 780,016, 1,170,024 and 189,040 is: 283,560
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,016 : 1,170,024 = 189,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,016/1,170,024 = 189,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,016x = 1,170,024 × 189,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,016x = 221,181,336,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,181,336,960/780,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,560
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