Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361,785, 2,042,677.50 and 364,513
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,361,785, 2,042,677.50 and 364,513 is: 546,769.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,361,785 : 2,042,677.50 = 364,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,361,785/2,042,677.50 = 364,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,361,785x = 2,042,677.50 × 364,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,361,785x = 744,582,503,557.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,582,503,557.50/1,361,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,769.50
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