Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456,547, 2,184,820.50 and 459,275
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,456,547, 2,184,820.50 and 459,275 is: 688,912.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,456,547 : 2,184,820.50 = 459,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,456,547/2,184,820.50 = 459,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,456,547x = 2,184,820.50 × 459,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,456,547x = 1,003,433,435,137.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,433,435,137.50/1,456,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 688,912.50
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