Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,281, 1,386,421.50 and 333,305
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 924,281, 1,386,421.50 and 333,305 is: 499,957.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
924,281 : 1,386,421.50 = 333,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
924,281/1,386,421.50 = 333,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
924,281x = 1,386,421.50 × 333,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
924,281x = 462,101,218,057.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,101,218,057.50/924,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,957.50
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