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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,555.60, 921,232.80 and 515,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,555.60, 921,232.80 and 515,828.40 is: 771,982.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,555.60 : 921,232.80 = 515,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,555.60/921,232.80 = 515,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,555.60x = 921,232.80 × 515,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,555.60x = 475,198,041,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,198,041,251.52/615,555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,982.32

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