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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,037.70, 2,332,556.55 and 657,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,037.70, 2,332,556.55 and 657,492.90 is: 986,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,037.70 : 2,332,556.55 = 657,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,037.70/2,332,556.55 = 657,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,037.70x = 2,332,556.55 × 657,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,037.70x = 1,533,639,370,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,639,370,473.50/1,555,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,239.35

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