Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217,318, 1,825,620 and 458,612
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,217,318, 1,825,620 and 458,612 is: 687,783.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,217,318 : 1,825,620 = 458,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,217,318/1,825,620 = 458,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,217,318x = 1,825,620 × 458,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,217,318x = 837,251,239,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,251,239,440/1,217,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,783.50
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