Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,656, 1,341,984 and 229,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 894,656, 1,341,984 and 229,808 is: 344,712
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
894,656 : 1,341,984 = 229,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
894,656/1,341,984 = 229,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
894,656x = 1,341,984 × 229,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
894,656x = 308,398,659,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,398,659,072/894,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,712
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