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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,195.78, 2,332,443.72 and 557,923.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,195.78, 2,332,443.72 and 557,923.78 is: 836,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,195.78 : 2,332,443.72 = 557,923.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,195.78/2,332,443.72 = 557,923.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,195.78x = 2,332,443.72 × 557,923.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,195.78x = 1,301,325,816,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,325,816,899.66/1,555,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,760.13

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