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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,375.58, 832,964.65 and 531,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,375.58, 832,964.65 and 531,955.49 is: 799,277.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,375.58 : 832,964.65 = 531,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,375.58/832,964.65 = 531,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,375.58x = 832,964.65 × 531,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,375.58x = 443,100,118,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,100,118,543.43/554,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,277.84

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