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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,794, 2,333,691 and 373,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,794, 2,333,691 and 373,842 is: 560,763

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,794 : 2,333,691 = 373,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,794/2,333,691 = 373,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,794x = 2,333,691 × 373,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,794x = 872,431,710,822
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,431,710,822/1,555,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,763

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