Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,984, 689,976 and 127,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 459,984, 689,976 and 127,560 is: 191,340
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,984 : 689,976 = 127,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,984/689,976 = 127,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,984x = 689,976 × 127,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,984x = 88,013,338,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,013,338,560/459,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,340
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