Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,038, 585,057 and 94,550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,038, 585,057 and 94,550 is: 141,825
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,038 : 585,057 = 94,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,038/585,057 = 94,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,038x = 585,057 × 94,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,038x = 55,317,139,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,317,139,350/390,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,825
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