Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,948, 499,422 and 99,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332,948, 499,422 and 99,476 is: 149,214
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,948 : 499,422 = 99,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,948/499,422 = 99,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,948x = 499,422 × 99,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,948x = 49,680,502,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,680,502,872/332,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,214
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