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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,941.60, 1,067,444.10 and 555,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,941.60, 1,067,444.10 and 555,477.60 is: 831,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,941.60 : 1,067,444.10 = 555,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,941.60/1,067,444.10 = 555,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,941.60x = 1,067,444.10 × 555,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,941.60x = 592,941,286,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,941,286,802.16/712,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,682.83

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