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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,771, 2,333,656.52 and 373,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,771, 2,333,656.52 and 373,819 is: 560,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,771 : 2,333,656.52 = 373,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,771/2,333,656.52 = 373,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,771x = 2,333,656.52 × 373,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,771x = 872,365,146,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,365,146,649.88/1,555,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,728.50

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