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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,563.76, 831,528.54 and 555,242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,563.76, 831,528.54 and 555,242.76 is: 826,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,563.76 : 831,528.54 = 555,242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,563.76/831,528.54 = 555,242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,563.76x = 831,528.54 × 555,242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,563.76x = 461,700,201,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,700,201,568.37/558,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,584.60

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