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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562,232, 2,343,348.48 and 380,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562,232, 2,343,348.48 and 380,280 is: 570,420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562,232 : 2,343,348.48 = 380,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562,232/2,343,348.48 = 380,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562,232x = 2,343,348.48 × 380,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562,232x = 891,128,559,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,128,559,974.40/1,562,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,420.12

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