Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,592, 777,888 and 124,608
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,592, 777,888 and 124,608 is: 186,912
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,592 : 777,888 = 124,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,592/777,888 = 124,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,592x = 777,888 × 124,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,592x = 96,931,067,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,931,067,904/518,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,912
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