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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,924.40, 832,775.40 and 355,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,924.40, 832,775.40 and 355,729.20 is: 533,843.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,924.40 : 832,775.40 = 355,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,924.40/832,775.40 = 355,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,924.40x = 832,775.40 × 355,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,924.40x = 296,242,526,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,242,526,821.68/554,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,843.04

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