Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,862, 793,293 and 134,878
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 528,862, 793,293 and 134,878 is: 202,317
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,862 : 793,293 = 134,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,862/793,293 = 134,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,862x = 793,293 × 134,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,862x = 106,997,773,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,997,773,254/528,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,317
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