Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306,629, 1,959,943.50 and 420,165
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,306,629, 1,959,943.50 and 420,165 is: 630,247.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,306,629 : 1,959,943.50 = 420,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,306,629/1,959,943.50 = 420,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,306,629x = 1,959,943.50 × 420,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,306,629x = 823,499,660,677.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,499,660,677.50/1,306,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,247.50
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