Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,520, 1,368,780 and 247,672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 912,520, 1,368,780 and 247,672 is: 371,508
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
912,520 : 1,368,780 = 247,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
912,520/1,368,780 = 247,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
912,520x = 1,368,780 × 247,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
912,520x = 339,008,480,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,008,480,160/912,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,508
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