Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397,852, 596,778 and 135,196
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 397,852, 596,778 and 135,196 is: 202,794
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
397,852 : 596,778 = 135,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
397,852/596,778 = 135,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
397,852x = 596,778 × 135,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
397,852x = 80,681,998,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,681,998,488/397,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,794
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