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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,159.60, 945,239.40 and 551,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,159.60, 945,239.40 and 551,427.60 is: 827,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,159.60 : 945,239.40 = 551,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,159.60/945,239.40 = 551,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,159.60x = 945,239.40 × 551,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,159.60x = 521,231,093,767.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,231,093,767.44/630,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,141.40

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