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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,587.60, 2,328,715.80 and 924,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,587.60, 2,328,715.80 and 924,176.40 is: 1,383,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,587.60 : 2,328,715.80 = 924,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,587.60/2,328,715.80 = 924,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,587.60x = 2,328,715.80 × 924,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,587.60x = 2,152,144,184,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,144,184,667.12/1,555,587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,492.76

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