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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,638.16, 1,431,882 and 555,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,638.16, 1,431,882 and 555,024 is: 832,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,638.16 : 1,431,882 = 555,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,638.16/1,431,882 = 555,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,638.16x = 1,431,882 × 555,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,638.16x = 794,728,875,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,728,875,168/954,638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,492.26

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