Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855,795, 2,783,692.50 and 454,963
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,855,795, 2,783,692.50 and 454,963 is: 682,444.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,855,795 : 2,783,692.50 = 454,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,855,795/2,783,692.50 = 454,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,855,795x = 2,783,692.50 × 454,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,855,795x = 1,266,477,090,877.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,477,090,877.50/1,855,795 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,444.50
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