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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,245, 2,332,867.50 and 373,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,245, 2,332,867.50 and 373,293 is: 559,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,245 : 2,332,867.50 = 373,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,245/2,332,867.50 = 373,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,245x = 2,332,867.50 × 373,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,245x = 870,843,107,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,843,107,677.50/1,555,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,939.50

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