Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532,199, 2,298,298.50 and 481,575
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,532,199, 2,298,298.50 and 481,575 is: 722,362.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,532,199 : 2,298,298.50 = 481,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,532,199/2,298,298.50 = 481,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,532,199x = 2,298,298.50 × 481,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,532,199x = 1,106,803,100,137.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,106,803,100,137.50/1,532,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,362.50
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