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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,016.80, 832,525.20 and 415,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,016.80, 832,525.20 and 415,048.80 is: 622,573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,016.80 : 832,525.20 = 415,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,016.80/832,525.20 = 415,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,016.80x = 832,525.20 × 415,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,016.80x = 345,538,585,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,538,585,229.76/555,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,573.20

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