Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,263, 915,394.50 and 236,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 610,263, 915,394.50 and 236,286 is: 354,429
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610,263 : 915,394.50 = 236,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610,263/915,394.50 = 236,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610,263x = 915,394.50 × 236,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610,263x = 216,294,904,827 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,294,904,827/610,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,429
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