Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,576, 777,864 and 124,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,576, 777,864 and 124,592 is: 186,888
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,576 : 777,864 = 124,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,576/777,864 = 124,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,576x = 777,864 × 124,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,576x = 96,915,631,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,915,631,488/518,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,888
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