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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,983, 1,772,974.50 and 295,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181,983, 1,772,974.50 and 295,519 is: 443,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181,983 : 1,772,974.50 = 295,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181,983/1,772,974.50 = 295,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181,983x = 1,772,974.50 × 295,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181,983x = 523,947,651,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,947,651,265.50/1,181,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,278.50

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