Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,280, 1,237,992 and 234,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 825,280, 1,237,992 and 234,304 is: 351,476.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
825,280 : 1,237,992 = 234,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
825,280/1,237,992 = 234,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
825,280x = 1,237,992 × 234,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
825,280x = 290,066,477,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,066,477,568/825,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,476.44
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