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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769,283, 2,653,924.50 and 439,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769,283, 2,653,924.50 and 439,587 is: 659,380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769,283 : 2,653,924.50 = 439,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769,283/2,653,924.50 = 439,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769,283x = 2,653,924.50 × 439,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769,283x = 1,166,630,709,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,630,709,181.50/1,769,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,380.50

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