Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557,927, 2,336,890.50 and 375,975
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,557,927, 2,336,890.50 and 375,975 is: 563,962.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,557,927 : 2,336,890.50 = 375,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,557,927/2,336,890.50 = 375,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,557,927x = 2,336,890.50 × 375,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,557,927x = 878,612,405,737.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 878,612,405,737.50/1,557,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,962.50
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