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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,254, 2,332,881.03 and 373,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,254, 2,332,881.03 and 373,302 is: 559,953.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,254 : 2,332,881.03 = 373,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,254/2,332,881.03 = 373,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,254x = 2,332,881.03 × 373,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,254x = 870,869,154,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,869,154,261.06/1,555,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,953.01

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