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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181,989, 1,772,983.50 and 295,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181,989, 1,772,983.50 and 295,525 is: 443,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181,989 : 1,772,983.50 = 295,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181,989/1,772,983.50 = 295,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181,989x = 1,772,983.50 × 295,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181,989x = 523,960,948,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,960,948,837.50/1,181,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,287.50

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