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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575,989, 2,363,983.50 and 394,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575,989, 2,363,983.50 and 394,037 is: 591,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575,989 : 2,363,983.50 = 394,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575,989/2,363,983.50 = 394,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575,989x = 2,363,983.50 × 394,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575,989x = 931,496,966,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,496,966,389.50/1,575,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,055.50

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