Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,484, 936,726 and 230,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 624,484, 936,726 and 230,500 is: 345,750
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624,484 : 936,726 = 230,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624,484/936,726 = 230,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624,484x = 936,726 × 230,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624,484x = 215,915,343,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,915,343,000/624,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,750
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