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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,022.43, 832,463.42 and 175,946.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,022.43, 832,463.42 and 175,946.82 is: 263,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,022.43 : 832,463.42 = 175,946.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,022.43/832,463.42 = 175,946.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,022.43x = 832,463.42 × 175,946.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,022.43x = 146,469,291,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,469,291,515.32/555,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,897.97

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