Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,532, 1,187,298 and 348,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 791,532, 1,187,298 and 348,300 is: 522,450
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,532 : 1,187,298 = 348,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,532/1,187,298 = 348,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,532x = 1,187,298 × 348,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,532x = 413,535,893,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,535,893,400/791,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,450
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