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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,562.63, 828,487.85 and 494,326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,562.63, 828,487.85 and 494,326.63 is: 737,169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,562.63 : 828,487.85 = 494,326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,562.63/828,487.85 = 494,326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,562.63x = 828,487.85 × 494,326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,562.63x = 409,543,606,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,543,606,886.45/555,562.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,169.11

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