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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,789.50, 2,333,684.25 and 373,837.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,789.50, 2,333,684.25 and 373,837.50 is: 560,756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,789.50 : 2,333,684.25 = 373,837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,789.50/2,333,684.25 = 373,837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,789.50x = 2,333,684.25 × 373,837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,789.50x = 872,418,685,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,418,685,809.38/1,555,789.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,756.25

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