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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264,899, 1,897,348.50 and 378,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264,899, 1,897,348.50 and 378,435 is: 567,652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264,899 : 1,897,348.50 = 378,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264,899/1,897,348.50 = 378,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264,899x = 1,897,348.50 × 378,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264,899x = 718,023,079,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,023,079,597.50/1,264,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,652.50

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