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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,287.70, 834,431.55 and 556,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,287.70, 834,431.55 and 556,287.70 is: 834,431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,287.70 : 834,431.55 = 556,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,287.70/834,431.55 = 556,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,287.70x = 834,431.55 × 556,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,287.70x = 464,184,007,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,184,007,756.94/556,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,431.55

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