Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,843, 589,264.50 and 97,355
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 392,843, 589,264.50 and 97,355 is: 146,032.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392,843 : 589,264.50 = 97,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392,843/589,264.50 = 97,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392,843x = 589,264.50 × 97,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392,843x = 57,367,845,397.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,367,845,397.50/392,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,032.50
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