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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562,236, 2,343,354.48 and 380,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562,236, 2,343,354.48 and 380,284 is: 570,426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562,236 : 2,343,354.48 = 380,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562,236/2,343,354.48 = 380,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562,236x = 2,343,354.48 × 380,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562,236x = 891,140,215,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,140,215,072.32/1,562,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,426.12

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