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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492,362.59, 2,238,543.88 and 370,431.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492,362.59, 2,238,543.88 and 370,431.59 is: 555,647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492,362.59 : 2,238,543.88 = 370,431.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492,362.59/2,238,543.88 = 370,431.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492,362.59x = 2,238,543.88 × 370,431.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492,362.59x = 829,227,356,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,227,356,634.37/1,492,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,647.38

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