Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,980, 1,102,470 and 236,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 734,980, 1,102,470 and 236,344 is: 354,516
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,980 : 1,102,470 = 236,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,980/1,102,470 = 236,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,980x = 1,102,470 × 236,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,980x = 260,562,169,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,562,169,680/734,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,516
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