Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,028, 690,042 and 127,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460,028, 690,042 and 127,604 is: 191,406
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,028 : 690,042 = 127,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,028/690,042 = 127,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,028x = 690,042 × 127,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,028x = 88,052,119,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,052,119,368/460,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,406
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