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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503,570.56, 2,255,363.40 and 381,639.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503,570.56, 2,255,363.40 and 381,639.92 is: 572,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503,570.56 : 2,255,363.40 = 381,639.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503,570.56/2,255,363.40 = 381,639.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503,570.56x = 2,255,363.40 × 381,639.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503,570.56x = 860,736,707,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,736,707,546.93/1,503,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,461.80

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