Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,010, 780,015 and 126,026
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,010, 780,015 and 126,026 is: 189,039
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,010 : 780,015 = 126,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,010/780,015 = 126,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,010x = 780,015 × 126,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,010x = 98,302,170,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,302,170,390/520,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,039
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