Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,721, 1,942,081.50 and 408,257
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,294,721, 1,942,081.50 and 408,257 is: 612,385.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294,721 : 1,942,081.50 = 408,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294,721/1,942,081.50 = 408,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294,721x = 1,942,081.50 × 408,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294,721x = 792,868,366,945.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,868,366,945.50/1,294,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,385.50
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