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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,487, 1,569,964.50 and 381,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,487, 1,569,964.50 and 381,639 is: 572,543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,487 : 1,569,964.50 = 381,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,487/1,569,964.50 = 381,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,487x = 1,569,964.50 × 381,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,487x = 599,159,681,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,159,681,815.50/1,046,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,543.84

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