Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,862, 1,394,793 and 229,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 929,862, 1,394,793 and 229,446 is: 344,169
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929,862 : 1,394,793 = 229,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929,862/1,394,793 = 229,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929,862x = 1,394,793 × 229,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929,862x = 320,029,674,678 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,029,674,678/929,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,169
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