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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,188.14, 832,657.68 and 255,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,188.14, 832,657.68 and 255,380.80 is: 383,013.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,188.14 : 832,657.68 = 255,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,188.14/832,657.68 = 255,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,188.14x = 832,657.68 × 255,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,188.14x = 212,644,784,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,644,784,444.54/555,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,013.92

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