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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,671.60, 829,007.40 and 545,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,671.60, 829,007.40 and 545,673.20 is: 818,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,671.60 : 829,007.40 = 545,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,671.60/829,007.40 = 545,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,671.60x = 829,007.40 × 545,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,671.60x = 452,367,120,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,367,120,781.68/552,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,509.80

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