Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,700, 779,550 and 125,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 519,700, 779,550 and 125,716 is: 188,574
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,700 : 779,550 = 125,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,700/779,550 = 125,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,700x = 779,550 × 125,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,700x = 98,001,907,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,001,907,800/519,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,574
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