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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223,451, 1,835,176.50 and 336,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223,451, 1,835,176.50 and 336,987 is: 505,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223,451 : 1,835,176.50 = 336,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223,451/1,835,176.50 = 336,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223,451x = 1,835,176.50 × 336,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223,451x = 618,430,623,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,430,623,205.50/1,223,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,480.50

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