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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,541, 1,866,811.50 and 358,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,541, 1,866,811.50 and 358,077 is: 537,115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,541 : 1,866,811.50 = 358,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,541/1,866,811.50 = 358,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,541x = 1,866,811.50 × 358,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,541x = 668,462,261,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,462,261,485.50/1,244,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,115.50

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