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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,976.90, 832,371.46 and 155,525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,976.90, 832,371.46 and 155,525.74 is: 233,262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,976.90 : 832,371.46 = 155,525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,976.90/832,371.46 = 155,525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,976.90x = 832,371.46 × 155,525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,976.90x = 129,455,184,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,455,184,801.64/554,976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,262.29

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