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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,467.70, 831,701.55 and 519,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,467.70, 831,701.55 and 519,475.70 is: 779,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,467.70 : 831,701.55 = 519,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,467.70/831,701.55 = 519,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,467.70x = 831,701.55 × 519,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,467.70x = 432,048,744,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,048,744,877.34/554,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,213.55

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