Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,408, 1,400,112 and 268,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 933,408, 1,400,112 and 268,560 is: 402,840
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
933,408 : 1,400,112 = 268,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
933,408/1,400,112 = 268,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
933,408x = 1,400,112 × 268,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
933,408x = 376,014,078,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,014,078,720/933,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,840
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