Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,296.64, 1,104,561.84 and 237,544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 736,296.64, 1,104,561.84 and 237,544 is: 356,353.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,296.64 : 1,104,561.84 = 237,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,296.64/1,104,561.84 = 237,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,296.64x = 1,104,561.84 × 237,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,296.64x = 262,382,037,720.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,382,037,720.96/736,296.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,353.71
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