Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,580, 648,870 and 137,092
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432,580, 648,870 and 137,092 is: 205,638
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,580 : 648,870 = 137,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,580/648,870 = 137,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,580x = 648,870 × 137,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,580x = 88,954,886,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,954,886,040/432,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,638
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