Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,347.52, 1,112,976 and 236,617.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 742,347.52, 1,112,976 and 236,617.60 is: 354,752.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,347.52 : 1,112,976 = 236,617.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,347.52/1,112,976 = 236,617.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,347.52x = 1,112,976 × 236,617.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,347.52x = 263,349,709,977.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,349,709,977.60/742,347.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,752.60
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