Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,537, 1,866,805.50 and 358,073
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,244,537, 1,866,805.50 and 358,073 is: 537,109.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,244,537 : 1,866,805.50 = 358,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,244,537/1,866,805.50 = 358,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,244,537x = 1,866,805.50 × 358,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,244,537x = 668,452,645,801.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 668,452,645,801.50/1,244,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,109.50
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