Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,932, 493,476 and 107,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328,932, 493,476 and 107,316 is: 160,999.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,932 : 493,476 = 107,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,932/493,476 = 107,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,932x = 493,476 × 107,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,932x = 52,957,870,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,957,870,416/328,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,999.45
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