Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682,787, 2,524,180.50 and 500,835
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,682,787, 2,524,180.50 and 500,835 is: 751,252.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,682,787 : 2,524,180.50 = 500,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,682,787/2,524,180.50 = 500,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,682,787x = 2,524,180.50 × 500,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,682,787x = 1,264,197,940,717.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,264,197,940,717.50/1,682,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,252.50
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