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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,004.80, 831,340.80 and 461,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,004.80, 831,340.80 and 461,692.80 is: 691,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,004.80 : 831,340.80 = 461,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,004.80/831,340.80 = 461,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,004.80x = 831,340.80 × 461,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,004.80x = 383,824,061,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,824,061,706.24/555,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,568.90

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