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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,695.40, 844,292.70 and 551,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,695.40, 844,292.70 and 551,197.80 is: 828,513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,695.40 : 844,292.70 = 551,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,695.40/844,292.70 = 551,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,695.40x = 844,292.70 × 551,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,695.40x = 465,372,278,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,372,278,796.06/561,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,513.60

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