Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,898, 1,391,847 and 227,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 927,898, 1,391,847 and 227,482 is: 341,223
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
927,898 : 1,391,847 = 227,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
927,898/1,391,847 = 227,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
927,898x = 1,391,847 × 227,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
927,898x = 316,620,139,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,620,139,254/927,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,223
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