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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,247.40, 1,308,371.10 and 555,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,247.40, 1,308,371.10 and 555,764.20 is: 833,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,247.40 : 1,308,371.10 = 555,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,247.40/1,308,371.10 = 555,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,247.40x = 1,308,371.10 × 555,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,247.40x = 727,145,817,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,145,817,694.62/872,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,646.30

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