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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,515.60, 1,463,273.40 and 555,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,515.60, 1,463,273.40 and 555,611.60 is: 833,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,515.60 : 1,463,273.40 = 555,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,515.60/1,463,273.40 = 555,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,515.60x = 1,463,273.40 × 555,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,515.60x = 813,011,675,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,011,675,011.44/975,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,417.40

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