Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,518, 708,777 and 122,310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 472,518, 708,777 and 122,310 is: 183,465
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,518 : 708,777 = 122,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,518/708,777 = 122,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,518x = 708,777 × 122,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,518x = 86,690,514,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,690,514,870/472,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,465
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