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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,022.28, 882,144.28 and 551,459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,022.28, 882,144.28 and 551,459.05 is: 761,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,022.28 : 882,144.28 = 551,459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,022.28/882,144.28 = 551,459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,022.28x = 882,144.28 × 551,459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,022.28x = 486,466,443,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,466,443,854.44/639,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,266.80

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