Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,994, 689,991 and 127,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 459,994, 689,991 and 127,570 is: 191,355
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,994 : 689,991 = 127,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,994/689,991 = 127,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,994x = 689,991 × 127,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,994x = 88,022,151,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,022,151,870/459,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,355
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