Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103,571, 1,655,356.50 and 315,603
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,103,571, 1,655,356.50 and 315,603 is: 473,404.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,103,571 : 1,655,356.50 = 315,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,103,571/1,655,356.50 = 315,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,103,571x = 1,655,356.50 × 315,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,103,571x = 522,435,477,469.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,435,477,469.50/1,103,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,404.50
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