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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,581.29, 1,848,872 and 334,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,581.29, 1,848,872 and 334,023 is: 501,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,581.29 : 1,848,872 = 334,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,581.29/1,848,872 = 334,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,581.29x = 1,848,872 × 334,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,581.29x = 617,565,772,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,565,772,056/1,232,581.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,034.52

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