Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,012, 616,518 and 115,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 411,012, 616,518 and 115,524 is: 173,286
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
411,012 : 616,518 = 115,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
411,012/616,518 = 115,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
411,012x = 616,518 × 115,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
411,012x = 71,222,625,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,222,625,432/411,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,286
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