Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182,825, 1,632,298.50 and 646,281
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,182,825, 1,632,298.50 and 646,281 is: 891,867.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,182,825 : 1,632,298.50 = 646,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,182,825/1,632,298.50 = 646,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,182,825x = 1,632,298.50 × 646,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,182,825x = 1,054,923,506,878.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,923,506,878.50/1,182,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,867.78
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