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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,127.78, 2,332,341.73 and 557,855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,127.78, 2,332,341.73 and 557,855.78 is: 836,658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,127.78 : 2,332,341.73 = 557,855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,127.78/2,332,341.73 = 557,855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,127.78x = 2,332,341.73 × 557,855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,127.78x = 1,301,110,315,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,110,315,015.70/1,555,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,658.14

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