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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233,009, 1,849,513.50 and 346,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233,009, 1,849,513.50 and 346,545 is: 519,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233,009 : 1,849,513.50 = 346,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233,009/1,849,513.50 = 346,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233,009x = 1,849,513.50 × 346,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233,009x = 640,939,655,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,939,655,857.50/1,233,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,817.50

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