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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,502.70, 831,175.17 and 402,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,502.70, 831,175.17 and 402,332.14 is: 603,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,502.70 : 831,175.17 = 402,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,502.70/831,175.17 = 402,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,502.70x = 831,175.17 × 402,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,502.70x = 334,408,484,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,408,484,860.96/554,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,078.19

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