Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,247, 1,106,046 and 238,611
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 737,247, 1,106,046 and 238,611 is: 357,973.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,247 : 1,106,046 = 238,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,247/1,106,046 = 238,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,247x = 1,106,046 × 238,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,247x = 263,914,742,106 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,914,742,106/737,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,973.30
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