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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,069.64, 831,858.54 and 288,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,069.64, 831,858.54 and 288,275.08 is: 432,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,069.64 : 831,858.54 = 288,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,069.64/831,858.54 = 288,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,069.64x = 831,858.54 × 288,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,069.64x = 239,804,087,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,804,087,167.18/555,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,025.23

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