Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,672, 718,008 and 128,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 478,672, 718,008 and 128,464 is: 192,696
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,672 : 718,008 = 128,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,672/718,008 = 128,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,672x = 718,008 × 128,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,672x = 92,238,179,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,238,179,712/478,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,696
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