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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,670.24, 1,431,929.92 and 555,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,670.24, 1,431,929.92 and 555,056 is: 832,540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,670.24 : 1,431,929.92 = 555,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,670.24/1,431,929.92 = 555,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,670.24x = 1,431,929.92 × 555,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,670.24x = 794,801,293,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,801,293,675.52/954,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,540.14

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