Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,991, 689,986.50 and 127,567
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 459,991, 689,986.50 and 127,567 is: 191,350.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,991 : 689,986.50 = 127,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,991/689,986.50 = 127,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,991x = 689,986.50 × 127,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,991x = 88,019,507,845.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,019,507,845.50/459,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,350.50
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