Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,976, 1,102,464 and 236,340
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 734,976, 1,102,464 and 236,340 is: 354,510
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,976 : 1,102,464 = 236,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,976/1,102,464 = 236,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,976x = 1,102,464 × 236,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,976x = 260,556,341,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,556,341,760/734,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,510
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