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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,250, 2,332,875.03 and 373,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,250, 2,332,875.03 and 373,298 is: 559,947.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,250 : 2,332,875.03 = 373,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,250/2,332,875.03 = 373,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,250x = 2,332,875.03 × 373,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,250x = 870,857,582,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,857,582,948.94/1,555,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,947.01

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