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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,922.80, 832,384.20 and 274,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,922.80, 832,384.20 and 274,986.80 is: 412,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,922.80 : 832,384.20 = 274,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,922.80/832,384.20 = 274,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,922.80x = 832,384.20 × 274,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,922.80x = 228,894,667,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,894,667,528.56/554,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,480.20

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