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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849,617, 2,774,425.50 and 519,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849,617, 2,774,425.50 and 519,921 is: 779,881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849,617 : 2,774,425.50 = 519,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849,617/2,774,425.50 = 519,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849,617x = 2,774,425.50 × 519,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849,617x = 1,442,482,080,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,482,080,385.50/1,849,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,881.50

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