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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,046.52, 2,332,569.78 and 657,501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,046.52, 2,332,569.78 and 657,501.72 is: 986,252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,046.52 : 2,332,569.78 = 657,501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,046.52/2,332,569.78 = 657,501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,046.52x = 2,332,569.78 × 657,501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,046.52x = 1,533,668,642,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,668,642,370.02/1,555,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,252.58

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