Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345,714, 518,571 and 83,058
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 345,714, 518,571 and 83,058 is: 124,587
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,714 : 518,571 = 83,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,714/518,571 = 83,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,714x = 518,571 × 83,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,714x = 43,071,470,118 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,071,470,118/345,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,587
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