Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266,201, 1,899,301.50 and 379,737
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,266,201, 1,899,301.50 and 379,737 is: 569,605.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,266,201 : 1,899,301.50 = 379,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,266,201/1,899,301.50 = 379,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,266,201x = 1,899,301.50 × 379,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,266,201x = 721,235,053,705.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 721,235,053,705.50/1,266,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,605.50
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