Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,522, 474,783 and 94,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 316,522, 474,783 and 94,906 is: 142,359
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,522 : 474,783 = 94,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,522/474,783 = 94,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,522x = 474,783 × 94,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,522x = 45,059,755,398 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,059,755,398/316,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,359
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