Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096,005, 1,644,007.50 and 308,037
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,096,005, 1,644,007.50 and 308,037 is: 462,055.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,096,005 : 1,644,007.50 = 308,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,096,005/1,644,007.50 = 308,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,096,005x = 1,644,007.50 × 308,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,096,005x = 506,415,138,277.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,415,138,277.50/1,096,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,055.50
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