Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198,833, 1,798,249.50 and 312,369
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,198,833, 1,798,249.50 and 312,369 is: 468,553.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,198,833 : 1,798,249.50 = 312,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,198,833/1,798,249.50 = 312,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,198,833x = 1,798,249.50 × 312,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,198,833x = 561,717,398,065.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,717,398,065.50/1,198,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,553.50
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