Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,985, 541,477.50 and 98,329
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360,985, 541,477.50 and 98,329 is: 147,493.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,985 : 541,477.50 = 98,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,985/541,477.50 = 98,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,985x = 541,477.50 × 98,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,985x = 53,242,941,097.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,242,941,097.50/360,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,493.50
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