Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,856, 1,361,784 and 243,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 907,856, 1,361,784 and 243,008 is: 364,512
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
907,856 : 1,361,784 = 243,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
907,856/1,361,784 = 243,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
907,856x = 1,361,784 × 243,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
907,856x = 330,924,406,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,924,406,272/907,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,512
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