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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,006.59, 832,613.67 and 175,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,006.59, 832,613.67 and 175,825.50 is: 263,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,006.59 : 832,613.67 = 175,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,006.59/832,613.67 = 175,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,006.59x = 832,613.67 × 175,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,006.59x = 146,394,714,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,394,714,834.59/555,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,771.13

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