Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,746, 946,257.28 and 236,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 630,746, 946,257.28 and 236,762 is: 355,194.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,746 : 946,257.28 = 236,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,746/946,257.28 = 236,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,746x = 946,257.28 × 236,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,746x = 224,037,766,127.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,037,766,127.36/630,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,194.91
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