Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,076, 1,384,614 and 258,228
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 923,076, 1,384,614 and 258,228 is: 387,342
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,076 : 1,384,614 = 258,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,076/1,384,614 = 258,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,076x = 1,384,614 × 258,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,076x = 357,546,103,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,546,103,992/923,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,342
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