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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,997.12, 832,461.12 and 341,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,997.12, 832,461.12 and 341,805.60 is: 512,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,997.12 : 832,461.12 = 341,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,997.12/832,461.12 = 341,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,997.12x = 832,461.12 × 341,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,997.12x = 284,539,872,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,539,872,598.27/554,997.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,687.12

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