Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,002, 616,503 and 115,514
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411,002, 616,503 and 115,514 is: 173,271
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,002 : 616,503 = 115,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,002/616,503 = 115,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,002x = 616,503 × 115,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,002x = 71,214,727,542 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,214,727,542/411,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,271
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