Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,656, 489,984 and 105,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 326,656, 489,984 and 105,040 is: 157,560
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,656 : 489,984 = 105,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,656/489,984 = 105,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,656x = 489,984 × 105,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,656x = 51,467,919,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,467,919,360/326,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,560
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