Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,344, 524,016 and 86,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 349,344, 524,016 and 86,688 is: 130,032
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,344 : 524,016 = 86,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,344/524,016 = 86,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,344x = 524,016 × 86,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,344x = 45,425,899,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,425,899,008/349,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,032
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