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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,255, 2,332,882.53 and 373,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,255, 2,332,882.53 and 373,303 is: 559,954.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,255 : 2,332,882.53 = 373,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,255/2,332,882.53 = 373,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,255x = 2,332,882.53 × 373,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,255x = 870,872,047,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,872,047,096.59/1,555,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,954.51

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