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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,921, 2,074,381.50 and 332,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382,921, 2,074,381.50 and 332,297 is: 498,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382,921 : 2,074,381.50 = 332,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382,921/2,074,381.50 = 332,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382,921x = 2,074,381.50 × 332,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382,921x = 689,310,749,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,310,749,305.50/1,382,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,445.50

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