Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,406, 1,400,109 and 268,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 933,406, 1,400,109 and 268,558 is: 402,837
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,406 : 1,400,109 = 268,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,406/1,400,109 = 268,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,406x = 1,400,109 × 268,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,406x = 376,010,472,822 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,010,472,822/933,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,837
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