Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,934, 646,401 and 135,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 430,934, 646,401 and 135,446 is: 203,169
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
430,934 : 646,401 = 135,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
430,934/646,401 = 135,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
430,934x = 646,401 × 135,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
430,934x = 87,552,429,846 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,552,429,846/430,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,169
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