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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,777, 2,333,665.52 and 373,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,777, 2,333,665.52 and 373,825 is: 560,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,777 : 2,333,665.52 = 373,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,777/2,333,665.52 = 373,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,777x = 2,333,665.52 × 373,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,777x = 872,382,513,014
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,382,513,014/1,555,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,737.50

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