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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,954.60, 839,931.90 and 550,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,954.60, 839,931.90 and 550,623.40 is: 825,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,954.60 : 839,931.90 = 550,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,954.60/839,931.90 = 550,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,954.60x = 839,931.90 × 550,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,954.60x = 462,486,158,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,486,158,546.46/559,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,935.10

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