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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,630.40, 1,232,445.60 and 555,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,630.40, 1,232,445.60 and 555,691.20 is: 833,536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,630.40 : 1,232,445.60 = 555,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,630.40/1,232,445.60 = 555,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,630.40x = 1,232,445.60 × 555,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,630.40x = 684,859,174,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,859,174,398.72/821,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,536.80

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