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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,158.44, 832,613.04 and 255,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,158.44, 832,613.04 and 255,350.96 is: 382,969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,158.44 : 832,613.04 = 255,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,158.44/832,613.04 = 255,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,158.44x = 832,613.04 × 255,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,158.44x = 212,608,539,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,608,539,072.52/555,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,969.12

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