Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,522.90, 1,106,455.49 and 232,070.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 737,522.90, 1,106,455.49 and 232,070.74 is: 348,159.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737,522.90 : 1,106,455.49 = 232,070.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737,522.90/1,106,455.49 = 232,070.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737,522.90x = 1,106,455.49 × 232,070.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737,522.90x = 256,775,947,507.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,775,947,507.52/737,522.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,159.97
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