Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,464, 635,196 and 127,976
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423,464, 635,196 and 127,976 is: 191,964
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,464 : 635,196 = 127,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,464/635,196 = 127,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,464x = 635,196 × 127,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,464x = 81,289,843,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,289,843,296/423,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,964
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