Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217,314, 1,825,614 and 458,608
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,217,314, 1,825,614 and 458,608 is: 687,777.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,217,314 : 1,825,614 = 458,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,217,314/1,825,614 = 458,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,217,314x = 1,825,614 × 458,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,217,314x = 837,241,185,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,241,185,312/1,217,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,777.50
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