Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,698, 496,047 and 81,380
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330,698, 496,047 and 81,380 is: 122,070
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,698 : 496,047 = 81,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,698/496,047 = 81,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,698x = 496,047 × 81,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,698x = 40,368,304,860 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,368,304,860/330,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,070
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