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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178,093, 1,767,139.50 and 291,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178,093, 1,767,139.50 and 291,629 is: 437,443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178,093 : 1,767,139.50 = 291,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178,093/1,767,139.50 = 291,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178,093x = 1,767,139.50 × 291,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178,093x = 515,349,125,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,349,125,245.50/1,178,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,443.50

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