Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783,701, 4,175,551.50 and 682,453
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,783,701, 4,175,551.50 and 682,453 is: 1,023,679.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,783,701 : 4,175,551.50 = 682,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,783,701/4,175,551.50 = 682,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,783,701x = 4,175,551.50 × 682,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,783,701x = 2,849,617,647,829.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,849,617,647,829.50/2,783,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,679.50
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