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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,749, 2,333,623.68 and 373,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,749, 2,333,623.68 and 373,797 is: 560,695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,749 : 2,333,623.68 = 373,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,749/2,333,623.68 = 373,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,749x = 2,333,623.68 × 373,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,749x = 872,301,530,712.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,301,530,712.96/1,555,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,695.54

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