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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283,051, 1,924,576.50 and 396,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283,051, 1,924,576.50 and 396,587 is: 594,880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283,051 : 1,924,576.50 = 396,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283,051/1,924,576.50 = 396,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283,051x = 1,924,576.50 × 396,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283,051x = 763,262,020,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,262,020,405.50/1,283,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,880.50

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