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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386,681, 2,080,021.50 and 336,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386,681, 2,080,021.50 and 336,057 is: 504,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386,681 : 2,080,021.50 = 336,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386,681/2,080,021.50 = 336,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386,681x = 2,080,021.50 × 336,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386,681x = 699,005,785,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,005,785,225.50/1,386,681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,085.50

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