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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,179.61, 1,154,406.60 and 550,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,179.61, 1,154,406.60 and 550,530 is: 760,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,179.61 : 1,154,406.60 = 550,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,179.61/1,154,406.60 = 550,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,179.61x = 1,154,406.60 × 550,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,179.61x = 635,535,465,498
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,535,465,498/836,179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,046.60

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