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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,167.40, 833,139.90 and 355,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,167.40, 833,139.90 and 355,972.20 is: 534,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,167.40 : 833,139.90 = 355,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,167.40/833,139.90 = 355,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,167.40x = 833,139.90 × 355,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,167.40x = 296,574,643,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,574,643,110.78/555,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,207.60

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