Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,056, 711,084 and 123,848
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 474,056, 711,084 and 123,848 is: 185,772
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,056 : 711,084 = 123,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,056/711,084 = 123,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,056x = 711,084 × 123,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,056x = 88,066,331,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,066,331,232/474,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,772
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