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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,538.40, 1,307,307.60 and 555,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,538.40, 1,307,307.60 and 555,055.20 is: 832,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,538.40 : 1,307,307.60 = 555,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,538.40/1,307,307.60 = 555,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,538.40x = 1,307,307.60 × 555,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,538.40x = 725,627,881,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,627,881,379.52/871,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,582.80

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