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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,977.90, 2,333,405.75 and 657,489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,977.90, 2,333,405.75 and 657,489.28 is: 985,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,977.90 : 2,333,405.75 = 657,489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,977.90/2,333,405.75 = 657,489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,977.90x = 2,333,405.75 × 657,489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,977.90x = 1,534,189,260,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,189,260,754.40/1,555,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,996.82

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