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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283,049, 1,924,573.50 and 396,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283,049, 1,924,573.50 and 396,585 is: 594,877.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283,049 : 1,924,573.50 = 396,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283,049/1,924,573.50 = 396,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283,049x = 1,924,573.50 × 396,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283,049x = 763,256,981,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,256,981,497.50/1,283,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,877.50

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