Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,608, 393,912.48 and 65,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262,608, 393,912.48 and 65,616 is: 98,424.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,608 : 393,912.48 = 65,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,608/393,912.48 = 65,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,608x = 393,912.48 × 65,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,608x = 25,846,961,287.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,846,961,287.68/262,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,424.12
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