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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,397.80, 990,596.70 and 555,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,397.80, 990,596.70 and 555,421.80 is: 833,132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,397.80 : 990,596.70 = 555,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,397.80/990,596.70 = 555,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,397.80x = 990,596.70 × 555,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,397.80x = 550,199,002,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,199,002,188.06/660,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,132.70

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