Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,896, 493,422 and 107,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328,896, 493,422 and 107,280 is: 160,945.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,896 : 493,422 = 107,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,896/493,422 = 107,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,896x = 493,422 × 107,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,896x = 52,934,312,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,934,312,160/328,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,945.44
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