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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,337.70, 2,332,785.06 and 490,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,337.70, 2,332,785.06 and 490,241.34 is: 735,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,337.70 : 2,332,785.06 = 490,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,337.70/2,332,785.06 = 490,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,337.70x = 2,332,785.06 × 490,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,337.70x = 1,143,627,673,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,627,673,746.38/1,555,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,292.20

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