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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570,827, 2,356,240.50 and 388,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570,827, 2,356,240.50 and 388,875 is: 583,312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570,827 : 2,356,240.50 = 388,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570,827/2,356,240.50 = 388,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570,827x = 2,356,240.50 × 388,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570,827x = 916,283,024,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,283,024,437.50/1,570,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,312.50

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