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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,063.64, 833,117.60 and 524,727.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,063.64, 833,117.60 and 524,727.21 is: 787,584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,063.64 : 833,117.60 = 524,727.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,063.64/833,117.60 = 524,727.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,063.64x = 833,117.60 × 524,727.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,063.64x = 437,159,478,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,159,478,285.91/555,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,584.43

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