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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,035.20, 2,332,552.80 and 657,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,035.20, 2,332,552.80 and 657,490.40 is: 986,235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,035.20 : 2,332,552.80 = 657,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,035.20/2,332,552.80 = 657,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,035.20x = 2,332,552.80 × 657,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,035.20x = 1,533,631,073,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,631,073,493.12/1,555,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,235.60

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