Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,984, 541,476 and 98,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360,984, 541,476 and 98,328 is: 147,492
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,984 : 541,476 = 98,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,984/541,476 = 98,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,984x = 541,476 × 98,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,984x = 53,242,252,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,242,252,128/360,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,492
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