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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,264.60, 2,332,546.80 and 557,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,264.60, 2,332,546.80 and 557,992.60 is: 836,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,264.60 : 2,332,546.80 = 557,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,264.60/2,332,546.80 = 557,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,264.60x = 2,332,546.80 × 557,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,264.60x = 1,301,543,853,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,543,853,553.68/1,555,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,863.29

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