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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185,093, 1,777,639.50 and 298,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185,093, 1,777,639.50 and 298,629 is: 447,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185,093 : 1,777,639.50 = 298,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185,093/1,777,639.50 = 298,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185,093x = 1,777,639.50 × 298,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185,093x = 530,854,706,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,854,706,245.50/1,185,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,943.50

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