Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,020, 1,170,030 and 189,044
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 780,020, 1,170,030 and 189,044 is: 283,566
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,020 : 1,170,030 = 189,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,020/1,170,030 = 189,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,020x = 1,170,030 × 189,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,020x = 221,187,151,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,187,151,320/780,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,566
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