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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313,581.56, 1,970,638.20 and 555,421.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313,581.56, 1,970,638.20 and 555,421.79 is: 833,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313,581.56 : 1,970,638.20 = 555,421.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313,581.56/1,970,638.20 = 555,421.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313,581.56x = 1,970,638.20 × 555,421.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313,581.56x = 1,094,535,386,633.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,535,386,633.19/1,313,581.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,245.09

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