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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,559,217, 2,338,825.55 and 377,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,559,217, 2,338,825.55 and 377,265 is: 565,897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,559,217 : 2,338,825.55 = 377,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,559,217/2,338,825.55 = 377,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,559,217x = 2,338,825.55 × 377,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,559,217x = 882,357,019,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,357,019,234.43/1,559,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,897.51

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