Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,352, 693,528 and 129,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 462,352, 693,528 and 129,928 is: 194,892
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,352 : 693,528 = 129,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,352/693,528 = 129,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,352x = 693,528 × 129,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,352x = 90,108,705,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,108,705,984/462,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,892
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