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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,246.40, 1,308,369.60 and 555,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,246.40, 1,308,369.60 and 555,763.20 is: 833,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,246.40 : 1,308,369.60 = 555,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,246.40/1,308,369.60 = 555,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,246.40x = 1,308,369.60 × 555,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,246.40x = 727,143,675,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,143,675,678.72/872,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,644.80

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