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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,248, 2,332,872.03 and 373,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,248, 2,332,872.03 and 373,296 is: 559,944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,248 : 2,332,872.03 = 373,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,248/2,332,872.03 = 373,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,248x = 2,332,872.03 × 373,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,248x = 870,851,797,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,851,797,310.88/1,555,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,944.01

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