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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,559,169, 2,338,753.50 and 377,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,559,169, 2,338,753.50 and 377,217 is: 565,825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,559,169 : 2,338,753.50 = 377,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,559,169/2,338,753.50 = 377,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,559,169x = 2,338,753.50 × 377,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,559,169x = 882,217,579,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,217,579,009.50/1,559,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,825.50

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