Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,686, 595,029 and 101,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 396,686, 595,029 and 101,198 is: 151,797
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,686 : 595,029 = 101,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,686/595,029 = 101,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,686x = 595,029 × 101,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,686x = 60,215,744,742 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,215,744,742/396,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,797
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