Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,590, 777,885 and 124,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,590, 777,885 and 124,606 is: 186,909
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,590 : 777,885 = 124,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,590/777,885 = 124,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,590x = 777,885 × 124,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,590x = 96,929,138,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,929,138,310/518,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,909
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