Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,696, 779,544 and 125,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 519,696, 779,544 and 125,712 is: 188,568
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,696 : 779,544 = 125,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,696/779,544 = 125,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,696x = 779,544 × 125,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,696x = 97,998,035,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,998,035,328/519,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,568
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