Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,862, 1,397,793 and 267,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 931,862, 1,397,793 and 267,014 is: 400,521
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
931,862 : 1,397,793 = 267,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
931,862/1,397,793 = 267,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
931,862x = 1,397,793 × 267,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
931,862x = 373,230,300,102 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,230,300,102/931,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,521
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