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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,998.90, 2,333,998.35 and 374,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555,998.90, 2,333,998.35 and 374,046.90 is: 561,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555,998.90 : 2,333,998.35 = 374,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555,998.90/2,333,998.35 = 374,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555,998.90x = 2,333,998.35 × 374,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555,998.90x = 873,024,847,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,024,847,422.62/1,555,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,070.35

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