Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,482, 1,329,723 and 221,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 886,482, 1,329,723 and 221,634 is: 332,451
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,482 : 1,329,723 = 221,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,482/1,329,723 = 221,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,482x = 1,329,723 × 221,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,482x = 294,711,827,382 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,711,827,382/886,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,451
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