Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,962, 1,109,943 and 241,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 739,962, 1,109,943 and 241,326 is: 361,989
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
739,962 : 1,109,943 = 241,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
739,962/1,109,943 = 241,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
739,962x = 1,109,943 × 241,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
739,962x = 267,858,104,418 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,858,104,418/739,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,989
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