Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752,627, 2,628,940.50 and 422,931
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,752,627, 2,628,940.50 and 422,931 is: 634,396.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,752,627 : 2,628,940.50 = 422,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,752,627/2,628,940.50 = 422,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,752,627x = 2,628,940.50 × 422,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,752,627x = 1,111,860,434,605.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,111,860,434,605.50/1,752,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,396.50
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