Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,640, 1,436,460 and 366,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 957,640, 1,436,460 and 366,664 is: 549,996
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
957,640 : 1,436,460 = 366,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
957,640/1,436,460 = 366,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
957,640x = 1,436,460 × 366,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
957,640x = 526,698,169,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,698,169,440/957,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,996
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