Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,152, 1,407,228 and 412,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938,152, 1,407,228 and 412,840 is: 619,260
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938,152 : 1,407,228 = 412,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938,152/1,407,228 = 412,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938,152x = 1,407,228 × 412,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938,152x = 580,960,007,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,960,007,520/938,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,260
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