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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,247.50, 2,332,871.28 and 373,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,247.50, 2,332,871.28 and 373,295.50 is: 559,943.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,247.50 : 2,332,871.28 = 373,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,247.50/2,332,871.28 = 373,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,247.50x = 2,332,871.28 × 373,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,247.50x = 870,850,350,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,850,350,903.24/1,555,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,943.26

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