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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,795, 2,333,692.50 and 373,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,795, 2,333,692.50 and 373,843 is: 560,764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,795 : 2,333,692.50 = 373,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,795/2,333,692.50 = 373,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,795x = 2,333,692.50 × 373,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,795x = 872,434,605,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,434,605,277.50/1,555,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,764.50

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