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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,979.41, 1,217,653.34 and 555,572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,979.41, 1,217,653.34 and 555,572.22 is: 767,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,979.41 : 1,217,653.34 = 555,572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,979.41/1,217,653.34 = 555,572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,979.41x = 1,217,653.34 × 555,572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,979.41x = 676,494,366,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,494,366,516.35/881,979.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,018.33

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