Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,282, 1,386,423 and 333,306
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 924,282, 1,386,423 and 333,306 is: 499,959
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,282 : 1,386,423 = 333,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,282/1,386,423 = 333,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,282x = 1,386,423 × 333,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,282x = 462,103,104,438 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,103,104,438/924,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,959
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