Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,280, 1,386,420 and 333,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 924,280, 1,386,420 and 333,304 is: 499,956
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,280 : 1,386,420 = 333,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,280/1,386,420 = 333,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,280x = 1,386,420 × 333,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,280x = 462,099,331,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,099,331,680/924,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,956
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