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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,193, 1,855,789.50 and 303,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,193, 1,855,789.50 and 303,305 is: 454,957.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,193 : 1,855,789.50 = 303,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,193/1,855,789.50 = 303,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,193x = 1,855,789.50 × 303,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,193x = 562,870,234,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,870,234,297.50/1,237,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,957.50

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