Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,094, 493,641 and 79,776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 329,094, 493,641 and 79,776 is: 119,664
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
329,094 : 493,641 = 79,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
329,094/493,641 = 79,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
329,094x = 493,641 × 79,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
329,094x = 39,380,704,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,380,704,416/329,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,664
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