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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508,055.34, 2,262,063.30 and 370,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,508,055.34, 2,262,063.30 and 370,827.40 is: 556,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,508,055.34 : 2,262,063.30 = 370,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,508,055.34/2,262,063.30 = 370,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,508,055.34x = 2,262,063.30 × 370,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,508,055.34x = 838,835,052,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,835,052,174.42/1,508,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,236.25

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