Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,195, 1,555,792.50 and 249,227
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,037,195, 1,555,792.50 and 249,227 is: 373,840.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,037,195 : 1,555,792.50 = 249,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,037,195/1,555,792.50 = 249,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,037,195x = 1,555,792.50 × 249,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,037,195x = 387,745,497,397.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,745,497,397.50/1,037,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,840.50
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