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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,420.17, 1,431,555.83 and 554,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,420.17, 1,431,555.83 and 554,806.06 is: 832,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,420.17 : 1,431,555.83 = 554,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,420.17/1,431,555.83 = 554,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,420.17x = 1,431,555.83 × 554,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,420.17x = 794,235,839,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,235,839,780.52/954,420.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,165.82

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