Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,847, 1,469,770.50 and 314,999
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 979,847, 1,469,770.50 and 314,999 is: 472,498.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979,847 : 1,469,770.50 = 314,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979,847/1,469,770.50 = 314,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979,847x = 1,469,770.50 × 314,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979,847x = 462,976,237,729.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,976,237,729.50/979,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,498.50
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