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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,493.53, 831,423.23 and 555,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,493.53, 831,423.23 and 555,171.99 is: 826,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,493.53 : 831,423.23 = 555,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,493.53/831,423.23 = 555,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,493.53x = 831,423.23 × 555,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,493.53x = 461,582,886,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,582,886,355.47/558,493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,478.48

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