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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547,997.35, 2,320,027.73 and 747,555.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547,997.35, 2,320,027.73 and 747,555.35 is: 1,120,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547,997.35 : 2,320,027.73 = 747,555.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547,997.35/2,320,027.73 = 747,555.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547,997.35x = 2,320,027.73 × 747,555.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547,997.35x = 1,734,349,137,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,349,137,972.08/1,547,997.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,382.50

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