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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,548.76, 831,506.19 and 555,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,548.76, 831,506.19 and 555,227.76 is: 826,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,548.76 : 831,506.19 = 555,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,548.76/831,506.19 = 555,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,548.76x = 831,506.19 × 555,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,548.76x = 461,675,319,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,675,319,299.83/558,548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,562.25

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