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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,374.58, 832,963.15 and 531,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,374.58, 832,963.15 and 531,954.49 is: 799,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,374.58 : 832,963.15 = 531,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,374.58/832,963.15 = 531,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,374.58x = 832,963.15 × 531,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,374.58x = 443,098,484,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,098,484,799.14/554,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,276.34

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