Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,658, 1,433,487 and 290,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 955,658, 1,433,487 and 290,810 is: 436,215
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,658 : 1,433,487 = 290,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,658/1,433,487 = 290,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,658x = 1,433,487 × 290,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,658x = 416,872,354,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 416,872,354,470/955,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,215
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