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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096,005, 1,644,007.50 and 308,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096,005, 1,644,007.50 and 308,037 is: 462,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096,005 : 1,644,007.50 = 308,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096,005/1,644,007.50 = 308,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096,005x = 1,644,007.50 × 308,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096,005x = 506,415,138,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,415,138,277.50/1,096,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,055.50

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