Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,928, 680,892 and 121,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453,928, 680,892 and 121,504 is: 182,256
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,928 : 680,892 = 121,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,928/680,892 = 121,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,928x = 680,892 × 121,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,928x = 82,731,101,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,731,101,568/453,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,256
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