Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,507, 2,358,760.50 and 450,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,572,507, 2,358,760.50 and 450,576 is: 675,864
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,572,507 : 2,358,760.50 = 450,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,572,507/2,358,760.50 = 450,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,572,507x = 2,358,760.50 × 450,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,572,507x = 1,062,800,871,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,062,800,871,048/1,572,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,864
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