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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,441.60, 1,247,392.80 and 551,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,441.60, 1,247,392.80 and 551,505.60 is: 827,411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,441.60 : 1,247,392.80 = 551,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,441.60/1,247,392.80 = 551,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,441.60x = 1,247,392.80 × 551,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,441.60x = 687,944,114,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,944,114,599.68/831,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,411.23

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