Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,012, 690,018 and 127,588
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460,012, 690,018 and 127,588 is: 191,382
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,012 : 690,018 = 127,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,012/690,018 = 127,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,012x = 690,018 × 127,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,012x = 88,038,016,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,038,016,584/460,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,382
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