Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,982, 1,102,473 and 236,346
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 734,982, 1,102,473 and 236,346 is: 354,519
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
734,982 : 1,102,473 = 236,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
734,982/1,102,473 = 236,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
734,982x = 1,102,473 × 236,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
734,982x = 260,565,083,658 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,565,083,658/734,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,519
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