Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,394, 627,591 and 122,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 418,394, 627,591 and 122,906 is: 184,359
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,394 : 627,591 = 122,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,394/627,591 = 122,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,394x = 627,591 × 122,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,394x = 77,134,699,446 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,134,699,446/418,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,359
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