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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,180.16, 832,645.66 and 255,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,180.16, 832,645.66 and 255,372.80 is: 383,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,180.16 : 832,645.66 = 255,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,180.16/832,645.66 = 255,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,180.16x = 832,645.66 × 255,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,180.16x = 212,635,053,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,635,053,602.05/555,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,001.90

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