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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541,997, 5,312,995.50 and 1,178,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541,997, 5,312,995.50 and 1,178,093 is: 1,767,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541,997 : 5,312,995.50 = 1,178,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541,997/5,312,995.50 = 1,178,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541,997x = 5,312,995.50 × 1,178,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541,997x = 6,259,202,807,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,202,807,581.50/3,541,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767,139.50

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