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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,178.46, 833,075.61 and 270,871.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,178.46, 833,075.61 and 270,871.34 is: 406,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,178.46 : 833,075.61 = 270,871.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,178.46/833,075.61 = 270,871.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,178.46x = 833,075.61 × 270,871.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,178.46x = 225,656,309,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,656,309,900.47/555,178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,457.25

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