Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,906, 521,859 and 85,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347,906, 521,859 and 85,250 is: 127,875
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,906 : 521,859 = 85,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,906/521,859 = 85,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,906x = 521,859 × 85,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,906x = 44,488,479,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,488,479,750/347,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,875
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