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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,455.60, 1,357,558.20 and 550,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,455.60, 1,357,558.20 and 550,161.60 is: 825,774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,455.60 : 1,357,558.20 = 550,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,455.60/1,357,558.20 = 550,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,455.60x = 1,357,558.20 × 550,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,455.60x = 746,876,391,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,876,391,405.12/904,455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,774.52

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