Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,490.75, 1,018,202.69 and 235,258.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 678,490.75, 1,018,202.69 and 235,258.75 is: 353,049.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
678,490.75 : 1,018,202.69 = 235,258.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
678,490.75/1,018,202.69 = 235,258.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
678,490.75x = 1,018,202.69 × 235,258.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
678,490.75x = 239,541,092,096.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,541,092,096.04/678,490.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,049.90
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