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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,337.66, 828,994.95 and 401,157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,337.66, 828,994.95 and 401,157.85 is: 601,003.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,337.66 : 828,994.95 = 401,157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,337.66/828,994.95 = 401,157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,337.66x = 828,994.95 × 401,157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,337.66x = 332,557,831,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,557,831,802.86/553,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,003.43

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