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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,493, 1,569,973.50 and 381,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,493, 1,569,973.50 and 381,645 is: 572,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,493 : 1,569,973.50 = 381,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,493/1,569,973.50 = 381,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,493x = 1,569,973.50 × 381,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,493x = 599,172,536,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,172,536,407.50/1,046,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,552.84

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