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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,034.20, 2,332,551.30 and 657,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,034.20, 2,332,551.30 and 657,489.40 is: 986,234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,034.20 : 2,332,551.30 = 657,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,034.20/2,332,551.30 = 657,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,034.20x = 2,332,551.30 × 657,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,034.20x = 1,533,627,754,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,627,754,706.22/1,555,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,234.10

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