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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,537, 1,866,805.50 and 358,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,537, 1,866,805.50 and 358,073 is: 537,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,537 : 1,866,805.50 = 358,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,537/1,866,805.50 = 358,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,537x = 1,866,805.50 × 358,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,537x = 668,452,645,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,452,645,801.50/1,244,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,109.50

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