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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,190.14, 832,660.68 and 255,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,190.14, 832,660.68 and 255,382.80 is: 383,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,190.14 : 832,660.68 = 255,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,190.14/832,660.68 = 255,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,190.14x = 832,660.68 × 255,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,190.14x = 212,647,215,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,647,215,908.30/555,190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,016.92

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