Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,816, 784,224 and 128,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 522,816, 784,224 and 128,832 is: 193,248
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,816 : 784,224 = 128,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,816/784,224 = 128,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,816x = 784,224 × 128,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,816x = 101,033,146,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,033,146,368/522,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,248
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