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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,042.94, 828,548.21 and 487,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,042.94, 828,548.21 and 487,784.20 is: 728,146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,042.94 : 828,548.21 = 487,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,042.94/828,548.21 = 487,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,042.94x = 828,548.21 × 487,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,042.94x = 404,152,725,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,152,725,776.28/555,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,146.77

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