Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,536, 1,187,304 and 348,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 791,536, 1,187,304 and 348,304 is: 522,456
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,536 : 1,187,304 = 348,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,536/1,187,304 = 348,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,536x = 1,187,304 × 348,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,536x = 413,542,732,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,542,732,416/791,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,456
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