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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154,395.23, 1,731,966.60 and 555,278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154,395.23, 1,731,966.60 and 555,278.42 is: 833,097.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154,395.23 : 1,731,966.60 = 555,278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154,395.23/1,731,966.60 = 555,278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154,395.23x = 1,731,966.60 × 555,278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154,395.23x = 961,723,683,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,723,683,552.98/1,154,395.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,097.42

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