Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,245, 2,332,867.50 and 373,293
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,555,245, 2,332,867.50 and 373,293 is: 559,939.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,555,245 : 2,332,867.50 = 373,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,555,245/2,332,867.50 = 373,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,555,245x = 2,332,867.50 × 373,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,555,245x = 870,843,107,677.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 870,843,107,677.50/1,555,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,939.50
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