Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176,363, 1,764,544.50 and 289,899
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,176,363, 1,764,544.50 and 289,899 is: 434,848.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,176,363 : 1,764,544.50 = 289,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,176,363/1,764,544.50 = 289,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,176,363x = 1,764,544.50 × 289,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,176,363x = 511,539,686,005.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,539,686,005.50/1,176,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,848.50
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