Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,488, 524,232 and 86,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 349,488, 524,232 and 86,832 is: 130,248
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,488 : 524,232 = 86,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,488/524,232 = 86,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,488x = 524,232 × 86,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,488x = 45,520,113,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,520,113,024/349,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,248
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