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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,041.70, 2,332,562.55 and 657,496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,041.70, 2,332,562.55 and 657,496.90 is: 986,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,041.70 : 2,332,562.55 = 657,496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,041.70/2,332,562.55 = 657,496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,041.70x = 2,332,562.55 × 657,496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,041.70x = 1,533,652,645,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,652,645,681.10/1,555,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,245.35

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