Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105,191, 1,657,786.50 and 357,237
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,105,191, 1,657,786.50 and 357,237 is: 535,855.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,105,191 : 1,657,786.50 = 357,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,105,191/1,657,786.50 = 357,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,105,191x = 1,657,786.50 × 357,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,105,191x = 592,222,675,900.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,222,675,900.50/1,105,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,855.50
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