Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,496, 519,744 and 83,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,496, 519,744 and 83,840 is: 125,760
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,496 : 519,744 = 83,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,496/519,744 = 83,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,496x = 519,744 × 83,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,496x = 43,575,336,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,575,336,960/346,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,760
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