Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297,785, 1,946,677.50 and 411,321
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,297,785, 1,946,677.50 and 411,321 is: 616,981.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,297,785 : 1,946,677.50 = 411,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,297,785/1,946,677.50 = 411,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,297,785x = 1,946,677.50 × 411,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,297,785x = 800,709,335,977.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,709,335,977.50/1,297,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,981.50
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