Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,366, 585,549 and 94,878
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,366, 585,549 and 94,878 is: 142,317
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,366 : 585,549 = 94,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,366/585,549 = 94,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,366x = 585,549 × 94,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,366x = 55,555,718,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,555,718,022/390,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,317
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