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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,132.70, 941,855.85 and 555,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,132.70, 941,855.85 and 555,404.70 is: 831,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,132.70 : 941,855.85 = 555,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,132.70/941,855.85 = 555,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,132.70x = 941,855.85 × 555,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,132.70x = 523,111,165,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,111,165,812.50/629,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,479.85

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