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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105,191, 1,657,786.50 and 357,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105,191, 1,657,786.50 and 357,237 is: 535,855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105,191 : 1,657,786.50 = 357,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105,191/1,657,786.50 = 357,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105,191x = 1,657,786.50 × 357,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105,191x = 592,222,675,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,222,675,900.50/1,105,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,855.50

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