Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,572, 528,858 and 89,916
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 352,572, 528,858 and 89,916 is: 134,874
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,572 : 528,858 = 89,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,572/528,858 = 89,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,572x = 528,858 × 89,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,572x = 47,552,795,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,552,795,928/352,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,874
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