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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,607.60, 832,255.81 and 355,071.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,607.60, 832,255.81 and 355,071.19 is: 532,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,607.60 : 832,255.81 = 355,071.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,607.60/832,255.81 = 355,071.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,607.60x = 832,255.81 × 355,071.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,607.60x = 295,510,059,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,510,059,065.76/554,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,827.28

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