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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557,927, 2,336,890.50 and 375,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557,927, 2,336,890.50 and 375,975 is: 563,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557,927 : 2,336,890.50 = 375,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557,927/2,336,890.50 = 375,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557,927x = 2,336,890.50 × 375,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557,927x = 878,612,405,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,612,405,737.50/1,557,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,962.50

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