Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,836, 784,254 and 128,852
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 522,836, 784,254 and 128,852 is: 193,278
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,836 : 784,254 = 128,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,836/784,254 = 128,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,836x = 784,254 × 128,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,836x = 101,052,696,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,052,696,408/522,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,278
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