Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,990, 541,485 and 98,334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360,990, 541,485 and 98,334 is: 147,501
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,990 : 541,485 = 98,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,990/541,485 = 98,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,990x = 541,485 × 98,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,990x = 53,246,385,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,246,385,990/360,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,501
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