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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,979.40, 832,375.20 and 155,528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,979.40, 832,375.20 and 155,528.25 is: 233,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,979.40 : 832,375.20 = 155,528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,979.40/832,375.20 = 155,528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,979.40x = 832,375.20 × 155,528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,979.40x = 129,457,858,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,457,858,199.40/554,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,266.06

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