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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,249, 2,332,873.53 and 373,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,249, 2,332,873.53 and 373,297 is: 559,945.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,249 : 2,332,873.53 = 373,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,249/2,332,873.53 = 373,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,249x = 2,332,873.53 × 373,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,249x = 870,854,690,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,854,690,128.41/1,555,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,945.51

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