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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,560,097, 2,340,145.50 and 378,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,560,097, 2,340,145.50 and 378,145 is: 567,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,560,097 : 2,340,145.50 = 378,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,560,097/2,340,145.50 = 378,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,560,097x = 2,340,145.50 × 378,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,560,097x = 884,914,320,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,914,320,097.50/1,560,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,217.50

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