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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563,219, 2,344,828.50 and 381,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563,219, 2,344,828.50 and 381,267 is: 571,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563,219 : 2,344,828.50 = 381,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563,219/2,344,828.50 = 381,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563,219x = 2,344,828.50 × 381,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563,219x = 894,005,727,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,005,727,709.50/1,563,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,900.50

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