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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,999.60, 1,055,999.40 and 554,700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,999.60, 1,055,999.40 and 554,700.40 is: 832,050.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,999.60 : 1,055,999.40 = 554,700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,999.60/1,055,999.40 = 554,700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,999.60x = 1,055,999.40 × 554,700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,999.60x = 585,763,289,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,763,289,579.76/703,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,050.60

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