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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556,961, 2,335,441.50 and 375,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,556,961, 2,335,441.50 and 375,009 is: 562,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,556,961 : 2,335,441.50 = 375,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,556,961/2,335,441.50 = 375,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,556,961x = 2,335,441.50 × 375,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,556,961x = 875,811,581,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,811,581,473.50/1,556,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,513.50

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