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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,443, 2,073,664.50 and 331,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382,443, 2,073,664.50 and 331,819 is: 497,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382,443 : 2,073,664.50 = 331,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382,443/2,073,664.50 = 331,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382,443x = 2,073,664.50 × 331,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382,443x = 688,081,280,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,081,280,725.50/1,382,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,728.50

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