Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,032, 780,048 and 126,048
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 520,032, 780,048 and 126,048 is: 189,072
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,032 : 780,048 = 126,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,032/780,048 = 126,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,032x = 780,048 × 126,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,032x = 98,323,490,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,323,490,304/520,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,072
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