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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554,687.56, 2,332,031.34 and 889,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,554,687.56, 2,332,031.34 and 889,373 is: 1,334,059.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,554,687.56 : 2,332,031.34 = 889,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,554,687.56/2,332,031.34 = 889,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,554,687.56x = 2,332,031.34 × 889,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,554,687.56x = 2,074,045,708,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,045,708,949.82/1,554,687.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,059.50

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