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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562,234, 2,343,351.48 and 380,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562,234, 2,343,351.48 and 380,282 is: 570,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562,234 : 2,343,351.48 = 380,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562,234/2,343,351.48 = 380,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562,234x = 2,343,351.48 × 380,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562,234x = 891,134,387,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,134,387,517.36/1,562,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,423.12

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