Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,366, 693,549 and 129,942
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 462,366, 693,549 and 129,942 is: 194,913
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,366 : 693,549 = 129,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,366/693,549 = 129,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,366x = 693,549 × 129,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,366x = 90,121,144,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,121,144,158/462,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,913
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