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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,346.02, 832,207.94 and 386,931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,346.02, 832,207.94 and 386,931.18 is: 580,877.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,346.02 : 832,207.94 = 386,931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,346.02/832,207.94 = 386,931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,346.02x = 832,207.94 × 386,931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,346.02x = 322,007,200,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,007,200,229.57/554,346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,877.63

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