Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,570, 1,325,355 and 218,722
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 883,570, 1,325,355 and 218,722 is: 328,083
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,570 : 1,325,355 = 218,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,570/1,325,355 = 218,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,570x = 1,325,355 × 218,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,570x = 289,884,296,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,884,296,310/883,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,083
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