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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,193, 1,555,789.50 and 249,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,193, 1,555,789.50 and 249,225 is: 373,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,193 : 1,555,789.50 = 249,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,193/1,555,789.50 = 249,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,193x = 1,555,789.50 × 249,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,193x = 387,741,638,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,741,638,137.50/1,037,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,837.50

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