Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,662, 459,993 and 85,046
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 306,662, 459,993 and 85,046 is: 127,569
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,662 : 459,993 = 85,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,662/459,993 = 85,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,662x = 459,993 × 85,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,662x = 39,120,564,678 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,120,564,678/306,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,569
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