Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,120, 589,680 and 130,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 393,120, 589,680 and 130,464 is: 195,696
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,120 : 589,680 = 130,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,120/589,680 = 130,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,120x = 589,680 × 130,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,120x = 76,932,011,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,932,011,520/393,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,696
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