Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,012, 589,518 and 97,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 393,012, 589,518 and 97,524 is: 146,286
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,012 : 589,518 = 97,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,012/589,518 = 97,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,012x = 589,518 × 97,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,012x = 57,492,153,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,492,153,432/393,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,286
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