Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,416, 777,624 and 124,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,416, 777,624 and 124,432 is: 186,648
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,416 : 777,624 = 124,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,416/777,624 = 124,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,416x = 777,624 × 124,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,416x = 96,761,309,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,761,309,568/518,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,648
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