Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,988, 517,482 and 95,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344,988, 517,482 and 95,670 is: 143,505
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,988 : 517,482 = 95,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,988/517,482 = 95,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,988x = 517,482 × 95,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,988x = 49,507,502,940 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,507,502,940/344,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,505
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