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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,209.46, 832,689.63 and 255,402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,209.46, 832,689.63 and 255,402.18 is: 383,045.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,209.46 : 832,689.63 = 255,402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,209.46/832,689.63 = 255,402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,209.46x = 832,689.63 × 255,402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,209.46x = 212,670,746,765.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,670,746,765.39/555,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,045.97

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