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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,775, 2,333,662.52 and 373,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,775, 2,333,662.52 and 373,823 is: 560,734.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,775 : 2,333,662.52 = 373,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,775/2,333,662.52 = 373,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,775x = 2,333,662.52 × 373,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,775x = 872,376,724,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,376,724,213.96/1,555,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,734.50

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