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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,001.12, 832,467.12 and 341,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,001.12, 832,467.12 and 341,809.60 is: 512,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,001.12 : 832,467.12 = 341,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,001.12/832,467.12 = 341,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,001.12x = 832,467.12 × 341,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,001.12x = 284,545,253,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,545,253,300.35/555,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,693.12

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