Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,254.40, 1,034,256 and 738,254.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 738,254.40, 1,034,256 and 738,254.40 is: 1,034,256
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,254.40 : 1,034,256 = 738,254.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,254.40/1,034,256 = 738,254.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,254.40x = 1,034,256 × 738,254.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,254.40x = 763,544,042,726.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,544,042,726.40/738,254.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034,256
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