Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,724, 779,586 and 125,740
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 519,724, 779,586 and 125,740 is: 188,610
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,724 : 779,586 = 125,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,724/779,586 = 125,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,724x = 779,586 × 125,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,724x = 98,025,143,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,025,143,640/519,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,610
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