Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,414, 777,621 and 124,430
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,414, 777,621 and 124,430 is: 186,645
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,414 : 777,621 = 124,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,414/777,621 = 124,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,414x = 777,621 × 124,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,414x = 96,759,381,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,759,381,030/518,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,645
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