Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,192, 1,357,788 and 314,216
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 905,192, 1,357,788 and 314,216 is: 471,324
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905,192 : 1,357,788 = 314,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905,192/1,357,788 = 314,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905,192x = 1,357,788 × 314,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905,192x = 426,638,714,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 426,638,714,208/905,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,324
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