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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,945.18, 832,363.23 and 376,178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,945.18, 832,363.23 and 376,178.95 is: 564,231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,945.18 : 832,363.23 = 376,178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,945.18/832,363.23 = 376,178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,945.18x = 832,363.23 × 376,178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,945.18x = 313,117,525,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,117,525,998.49/554,945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,231.45

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