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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,163, 1,555,744.50 and 336,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,163, 1,555,744.50 and 336,747 is: 505,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,163 : 1,555,744.50 = 336,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,163/1,555,744.50 = 336,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,163x = 1,555,744.50 × 336,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,163x = 523,892,293,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,892,293,141.50/1,037,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,120.50

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