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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,171.60, 945,257.40 and 551,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,171.60, 945,257.40 and 551,439.60 is: 827,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,171.60 : 945,257.40 = 551,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,171.60/945,257.40 = 551,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,171.60x = 945,257.40 × 551,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,171.60x = 521,252,362,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,252,362,553.04/630,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,159.40

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