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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492,669.20, 2,239,003.80 and 370,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492,669.20, 2,239,003.80 and 370,738.20 is: 556,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492,669.20 : 2,239,003.80 = 370,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492,669.20/2,239,003.80 = 370,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492,669.20x = 2,239,003.80 × 370,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492,669.20x = 830,084,238,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,084,238,605.16/1,492,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,107.30

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