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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,040.40, 832,560.60 and 404,574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,040.40, 832,560.60 and 404,574.80 is: 606,862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,040.40 : 832,560.60 = 404,574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,040.40/832,560.60 = 404,574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,040.40x = 832,560.60 × 404,574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,040.40x = 336,833,038,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,833,038,232.88/555,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,862.20

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