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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,156.99, 832,766.67 and 271,089.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,156.99, 832,766.67 and 271,089.99 is: 406,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,156.99 : 832,766.67 = 271,089.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,156.99/832,766.67 = 271,089.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,156.99x = 832,766.67 × 271,089.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,156.99x = 225,754,708,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,754,708,242.63/555,156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,650.21

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