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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,003.59, 832,609.17 and 175,822.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,003.59, 832,609.17 and 175,822.50 is: 263,766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,003.59 : 832,609.17 = 175,822.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,003.59/832,609.17 = 175,822.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,003.59x = 832,609.17 × 175,822.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,003.59x = 146,391,425,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,391,425,792.33/555,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,766.63

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