Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,446, 486,669 and 102,830
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 324,446, 486,669 and 102,830 is: 154,245
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
324,446 : 486,669 = 102,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
324,446/486,669 = 102,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
324,446x = 486,669 × 102,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
324,446x = 50,044,173,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,044,173,270/324,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,245
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