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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,524.62, 1,863,788.82 and 377,967.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,524.62, 1,863,788.82 and 377,967.16 is: 566,951.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,524.62 : 1,863,788.82 = 377,967.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,524.62/1,863,788.82 = 377,967.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,524.62x = 1,863,788.82 × 377,967.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,524.62x = 704,450,967,135.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,450,967,135.15/1,242,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,951.31

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