Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,981, 1,102,471.50 and 236,345
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 734,981, 1,102,471.50 and 236,345 is: 354,517.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,981 : 1,102,471.50 = 236,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,981/1,102,471.50 = 236,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,981x = 1,102,471.50 × 236,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,981x = 260,563,626,667.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,563,626,667.50/734,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,517.50
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