Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,644.32, 585,966.48 and 141,268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,644.32, 585,966.48 and 141,268 is: 211,902
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,644.32 : 585,966.48 = 141,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,644.32/585,966.48 = 141,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,644.32x = 585,966.48 × 141,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,644.32x = 82,778,312,696.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,778,312,696.64/390,644.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,902
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