Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,212, 1,286,454 and 529,804
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 932,212, 1,286,454 and 529,804 is: 731,130.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
932,212 : 1,286,454 = 529,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
932,212/1,286,454 = 529,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
932,212x = 1,286,454 × 529,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
932,212x = 681,568,475,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,568,475,016/932,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,130.34
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