Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,864, 637,296 and 129,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 424,864, 637,296 and 129,376 is: 194,064
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,864 : 637,296 = 129,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,864/637,296 = 129,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,864x = 637,296 × 129,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,864x = 82,450,807,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,450,807,296/424,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,064
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