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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,807.70, 832,211.55 and 533,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,807.70, 832,211.55 and 533,034.90 is: 799,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,807.70 : 832,211.55 = 533,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,807.70/832,211.55 = 533,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,807.70x = 832,211.55 × 533,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,807.70x = 443,597,800,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,597,800,333.10/554,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,552.35

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