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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,147.60, 1,170,221.40 and 555,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,147.60, 1,170,221.40 and 555,032.40 is: 832,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,147.60 : 1,170,221.40 = 555,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,147.60/1,170,221.40 = 555,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,147.60x = 1,170,221.40 × 555,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,147.60x = 649,510,792,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,510,792,173.36/780,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,548.60

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