Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,212.29, 1,104,286.29 and 230,761.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736,212.29, 1,104,286.29 and 230,761.75 is: 346,132.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,212.29 : 1,104,286.29 = 230,761.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,212.29/1,104,286.29 = 230,761.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,212.29x = 1,104,286.29 × 230,761.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,212.29x = 254,827,031,259.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,827,031,259.98/736,212.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,132.54
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