Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121,855, 1,682,782.50 and 333,887
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,121,855, 1,682,782.50 and 333,887 is: 500,830.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,121,855 : 1,682,782.50 = 333,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,121,855/1,682,782.50 = 333,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,121,855x = 1,682,782.50 × 333,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,121,855x = 561,859,200,577.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,859,200,577.50/1,121,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,830.50
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