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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,489.50, 1,569,968.25 and 381,641.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,489.50, 1,569,968.25 and 381,641.50 is: 572,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,489.50 : 1,569,968.25 = 381,641.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,489.50/1,569,968.25 = 381,641.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,489.50x = 1,569,968.25 × 381,641.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,489.50x = 599,165,037,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,165,037,882.38/1,046,489.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,547.59

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