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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,132.70, 966,199.05 and 555,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,132.70, 966,199.05 and 555,486.30 is: 833,229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,132.70 : 966,199.05 = 555,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,132.70/966,199.05 = 555,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,132.70x = 966,199.05 × 555,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,132.70x = 536,710,335,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,710,335,348.02/644,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,229.45

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