Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,008, 780,012 and 126,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,008, 780,012 and 126,024 is: 189,036
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,008 : 780,012 = 126,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,008/780,012 = 126,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,008x = 780,012 × 126,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,008x = 98,300,232,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,300,232,288/520,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,036
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