Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,392, 587,088 and 95,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391,392, 587,088 and 95,904 is: 143,856
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,392 : 587,088 = 95,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,392/587,088 = 95,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,392x = 587,088 × 95,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,392x = 56,304,087,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,304,087,552/391,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,856
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