Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,510, 1,328,265 and 294,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 885,510, 1,328,265 and 294,534 is: 441,801
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,510 : 1,328,265 = 294,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,510/1,328,265 = 294,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,510x = 1,328,265 × 294,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,510x = 391,219,203,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,219,203,510/885,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,801
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