Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000,227, 1,500,340.50 and 299,811
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,000,227, 1,500,340.50 and 299,811 is: 449,716.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,000,227 : 1,500,340.50 = 299,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,000,227/1,500,340.50 = 299,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,000,227x = 1,500,340.50 × 299,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,000,227x = 449,818,585,645.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,818,585,645.50/1,000,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,716.50
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