Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,643,957, 2,465,935.50 and 462,005
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,643,957, 2,465,935.50 and 462,005 is: 693,007.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,643,957 : 2,465,935.50 = 462,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,643,957/2,465,935.50 = 462,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,643,957x = 2,465,935.50 × 462,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,643,957x = 1,139,274,530,677.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,139,274,530,677.50/1,643,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,007.50
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