Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,235, 1,106,028 and 238,599
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 737,235, 1,106,028 and 238,599 is: 357,955.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,235 : 1,106,028 = 238,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,235/1,106,028 = 238,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,235x = 1,106,028 × 238,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,235x = 263,897,174,772 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,897,174,772/737,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,955.30
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