Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,897, 1,121,845.50 and 222,585
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 747,897, 1,121,845.50 and 222,585 is: 333,877.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,897 : 1,121,845.50 = 222,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,897/1,121,845.50 = 222,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,897x = 1,121,845.50 × 222,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,897x = 249,705,980,617.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,705,980,617.50/747,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,877.50
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