Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,214, 1,384,821 and 258,366
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 923,214, 1,384,821 and 258,366 is: 387,549
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
923,214 : 1,384,821 = 258,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
923,214/1,384,821 = 258,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
923,214x = 1,384,821 × 258,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
923,214x = 357,790,662,486 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 357,790,662,486/923,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,549
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