Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,137, 1,555,705.50 and 336,721
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,037,137, 1,555,705.50 and 336,721 is: 505,081.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,037,137 : 1,555,705.50 = 336,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,037,137/1,555,705.50 = 336,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,037,137x = 1,555,705.50 × 336,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,037,137x = 523,838,711,665.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,838,711,665.50/1,037,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,081.50
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