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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,019.68, 882,140.69 and 551,456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,019.68, 882,140.69 and 551,456.45 is: 761,263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,019.68 : 882,140.69 = 551,456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,019.68/882,140.69 = 551,456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,019.68x = 882,140.69 × 551,456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,019.68x = 486,462,176,219.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,462,176,219.51/639,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,263.21

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