Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,805, 1,174,207.50 and 191,829
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 782,805, 1,174,207.50 and 191,829 is: 287,743.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782,805 : 1,174,207.50 = 191,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782,805/1,174,207.50 = 191,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782,805x = 1,174,207.50 × 191,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782,805x = 225,247,050,517.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,247,050,517.50/782,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,743.50
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