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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562,235, 2,343,352.98 and 380,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562,235, 2,343,352.98 and 380,283 is: 570,424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562,235 : 2,343,352.98 = 380,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562,235/2,343,352.98 = 380,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562,235x = 2,343,352.98 × 380,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562,235x = 891,137,301,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,137,301,293.34/1,562,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,424.62

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