Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,994, 616,491 and 115,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 410,994, 616,491 and 115,506 is: 173,259
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,994 : 616,491 = 115,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,994/616,491 = 115,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,994x = 616,491 × 115,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,994x = 71,208,409,446 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,208,409,446/410,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,259
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