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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274,583, 1,911,874.50 and 388,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274,583, 1,911,874.50 and 388,119 is: 582,178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274,583 : 1,911,874.50 = 388,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274,583/1,911,874.50 = 388,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274,583x = 1,911,874.50 × 388,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274,583x = 742,034,819,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,034,819,065.50/1,274,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,178.50

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