Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,517, 2,358,775.50 and 450,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,572,517, 2,358,775.50 and 450,586 is: 675,879
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,572,517 : 2,358,775.50 = 450,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,572,517/2,358,775.50 = 450,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,572,517x = 2,358,775.50 × 450,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,572,517x = 1,062,831,217,443 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,062,831,217,443/1,572,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,879
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