Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,048, 585,072 and 94,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,048, 585,072 and 94,560 is: 141,840
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,048 : 585,072 = 94,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,048/585,072 = 94,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,048x = 585,072 × 94,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,048x = 55,324,408,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,324,408,320/390,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,840
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