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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,481.58, 832,009.52 and 503,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,481.58, 832,009.52 and 503,673.28 is: 751,703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,481.58 : 832,009.52 = 503,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,481.58/832,009.52 = 503,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,481.58x = 832,009.52 × 503,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,481.58x = 419,060,963,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,060,963,929.63/557,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,703.70

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