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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040,337, 1,560,505.50 and 292,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040,337, 1,560,505.50 and 292,383 is: 438,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040,337 : 1,560,505.50 = 292,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040,337/1,560,505.50 = 292,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040,337x = 1,560,505.50 × 292,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040,337x = 456,265,279,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,265,279,606.50/1,040,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,574.50

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