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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,735.88, 941,377.14 and 553,515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,735.88, 941,377.14 and 553,515.12 is: 831,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,735.88 : 941,377.14 = 553,515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,735.88/941,377.14 = 553,515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,735.88x = 941,377.14 × 553,515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,735.88x = 521,066,480,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,066,480,612.36/626,735.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,397.24

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