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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,517.72, 2,333,273.85 and 608,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,517.72, 2,333,273.85 and 608,224.14 is: 912,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,517.72 : 2,333,273.85 = 608,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,517.72/2,333,273.85 = 608,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,517.72x = 2,333,273.85 × 608,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,517.72x = 1,419,153,480,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,153,480,800.74/1,555,517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,335.14

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