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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492,862.52, 2,239,295.34 and 370,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492,862.52, 2,239,295.34 and 370,931.52 is: 556,397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492,862.52 : 2,239,295.34 = 370,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492,862.52/2,239,295.34 = 370,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492,862.52x = 2,239,295.34 × 370,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492,862.52x = 830,625,224,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,625,224,195.12/1,492,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,397.67

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