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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,985, 1,772,977.50 and 295,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181,985, 1,772,977.50 and 295,521 is: 443,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181,985 : 1,772,977.50 = 295,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181,985/1,772,977.50 = 295,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181,985x = 1,772,977.50 × 295,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181,985x = 523,952,083,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,952,083,777.50/1,181,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,281.50

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