Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,960, 626,940 and 122,472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 417,960, 626,940 and 122,472 is: 183,708
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,960 : 626,940 = 122,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,960/626,940 = 122,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,960x = 626,940 × 122,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,960x = 76,782,595,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,782,595,680/417,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,708
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