Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,598, 777,897 and 124,614
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 518,598, 777,897 and 124,614 is: 186,921
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,598 : 777,897 = 124,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,598/777,897 = 124,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,598x = 777,897 × 124,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,598x = 96,936,856,758 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,936,856,758/518,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,921
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