Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294,723, 1,942,084.50 and 408,259
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,294,723, 1,942,084.50 and 408,259 is: 612,388.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294,723 : 1,942,084.50 = 408,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294,723/1,942,084.50 = 408,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294,723x = 1,942,084.50 × 408,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294,723x = 792,873,475,885.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,873,475,885.50/1,294,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,388.50
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