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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,455.60, 1,131,683.40 and 555,657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,455.60, 1,131,683.40 and 555,657.30 is: 833,485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,455.60 : 1,131,683.40 = 555,657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,455.60/1,131,683.40 = 555,657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,455.60x = 1,131,683.40 × 555,657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,455.60x = 628,828,142,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,828,142,498.82/754,455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,485.95

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