Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,722, 1,405,083 and 345,746
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 936,722, 1,405,083 and 345,746 is: 518,619
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
936,722 : 1,405,083 = 345,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
936,722/1,405,083 = 345,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
936,722x = 1,405,083 × 345,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
936,722x = 485,801,826,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,801,826,918/936,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,619
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