Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384,821, 2,077,231.50 and 387,549
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,384,821, 2,077,231.50 and 387,549 is: 581,323.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,384,821 : 2,077,231.50 = 387,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,384,821/2,077,231.50 = 387,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,384,821x = 2,077,231.50 × 387,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,384,821x = 805,028,990,593.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,028,990,593.50/1,384,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,323.50
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