Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,738, 779,607 and 125,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 519,738, 779,607 and 125,754 is: 188,631
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,738 : 779,607 = 125,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,738/779,607 = 125,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,738x = 779,607 × 125,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,738x = 98,038,698,678 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,038,698,678/519,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,631
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