Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,005, 780,007.50 and 126,021
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,005, 780,007.50 and 126,021 is: 189,031.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,005 : 780,007.50 = 126,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,005/780,007.50 = 126,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,005x = 780,007.50 × 126,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,005x = 98,297,325,157.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,297,325,157.50/520,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,031.50
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