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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,763.60, 832,145.40 and 274,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,763.60, 832,145.40 and 274,827.60 is: 412,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,763.60 : 832,145.40 = 274,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,763.60/832,145.40 = 274,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,763.60x = 832,145.40 × 274,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,763.60x = 228,696,523,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,696,523,133.04/554,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,241.40

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