Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,082, 691,623 and 128,658
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 461,082, 691,623 and 128,658 is: 192,987
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,082 : 691,623 = 128,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,082/691,623 = 128,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,082x = 691,623 × 128,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,082x = 88,982,831,934 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,982,831,934/461,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,987
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