Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121,847, 1,682,770.50 and 333,879
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,121,847, 1,682,770.50 and 333,879 is: 500,818.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,121,847 : 1,682,770.50 = 333,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,121,847/1,682,770.50 = 333,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,121,847x = 1,682,770.50 × 333,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,121,847x = 561,841,731,769.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,841,731,769.50/1,121,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,818.50
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