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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,241, 2,332,861.50 and 373,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,241, 2,332,861.50 and 373,289 is: 559,933.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,241 : 2,332,861.50 = 373,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,241/2,332,861.50 = 373,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,241x = 2,332,861.50 × 373,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,241x = 870,831,536,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,831,536,473.50/1,555,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,933.50

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