Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,239, 1,106,034 and 238,603
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 737,239, 1,106,034 and 238,603 is: 357,961.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,239 : 1,106,034 = 238,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,239/1,106,034 = 238,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,239x = 1,106,034 × 238,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,239x = 263,903,030,502 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,903,030,502/737,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,961.30
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