Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903,768, 1,355,652 and 312,792
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 903,768, 1,355,652 and 312,792 is: 469,188
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,768 : 1,355,652 = 312,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,768/1,355,652 = 312,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,768x = 1,355,652 × 312,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,768x = 424,037,100,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 424,037,100,384/903,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,188
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