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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897,347, 2,846,020.50 and 567,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897,347, 2,846,020.50 and 567,651 is: 851,476.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897,347 : 2,846,020.50 = 567,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897,347/2,846,020.50 = 567,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897,347x = 2,846,020.50 × 567,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897,347x = 1,615,546,382,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,546,382,845.50/1,897,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,476.50

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