Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,289, 1,422,433.50 and 247,873
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 948,289, 1,422,433.50 and 247,873 is: 371,809.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
948,289 : 1,422,433.50 = 247,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
948,289/1,422,433.50 = 247,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
948,289x = 1,422,433.50 × 247,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
948,289x = 352,582,858,945.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,582,858,945.50/948,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,809.50
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