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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,977.40, 833,966.10 and 512,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,977.40, 833,966.10 and 512,674.80 is: 769,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,977.40 : 833,966.10 = 512,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,977.40/833,966.10 = 512,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,977.40x = 833,966.10 × 512,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,977.40x = 427,553,403,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,553,403,524.28/555,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,012.20

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