Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,006, 390,009 and 63,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,006, 390,009 and 63,014 is: 94,521
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,006 : 390,009 = 63,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,006/390,009 = 63,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,006x = 390,009 × 63,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,006x = 24,576,027,126 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,576,027,126/260,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,521
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