Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,004, 390,006 and 63,012
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,004, 390,006 and 63,012 is: 94,518
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,004 : 390,006 = 63,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,004/390,006 = 63,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,004x = 390,006 × 63,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,004x = 24,575,058,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,575,058,072/260,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,518
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