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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,487.50, 1,569,965.25 and 381,639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,487.50, 1,569,965.25 and 381,639.50 is: 572,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,487.50 : 1,569,965.25 = 381,639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,487.50/1,569,965.25 = 381,639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,487.50x = 1,569,965.25 × 381,639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,487.50x = 599,160,753,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,160,753,027.38/1,046,487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,544.59

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