Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,818, 784,227 and 128,834
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 522,818, 784,227 and 128,834 is: 193,251
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,818 : 784,227 = 128,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,818/784,227 = 128,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,818x = 784,227 × 128,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,818x = 101,035,101,318 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,035,101,318/522,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,251
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