Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,858, 793,287 and 134,874
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 528,858, 793,287 and 134,874 is: 202,311
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,858 : 793,287 = 134,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,858/793,287 = 134,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,858x = 793,287 × 134,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,858x = 106,993,790,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,993,790,838/528,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,311
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