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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,072.40, 832,997.40 and 355,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,072.40, 832,997.40 and 355,877.20 is: 534,065.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,072.40 : 832,997.40 = 355,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,072.40/832,997.40 = 355,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,072.40x = 832,997.40 × 355,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,072.40x = 296,444,782,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,444,782,319.28/555,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,065.07

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