Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,860, 1,397,790 and 267,012
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 931,860, 1,397,790 and 267,012 is: 400,518
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,860 : 1,397,790 = 267,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,860/1,397,790 = 267,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,860x = 1,397,790 × 267,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,860x = 373,226,703,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,226,703,480/931,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,518
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