Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,320.88, 612,481.32 and 127,860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 408,320.88, 612,481.32 and 127,860 is: 191,790
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,320.88 : 612,481.32 = 127,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,320.88/612,481.32 = 127,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,320.88x = 612,481.32 × 127,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,320.88x = 78,311,861,575.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,311,861,575.20/408,320.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,790
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