Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,072, 1,384,608 and 258,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 923,072, 1,384,608 and 258,224 is: 387,336
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,072 : 1,384,608 = 258,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,072/1,384,608 = 258,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,072x = 1,384,608 × 258,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,072x = 357,539,016,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,539,016,192/923,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,336
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