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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,229.52, 833,176.08 and 510,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,229.52, 833,176.08 and 510,057.04 is: 765,390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,229.52 : 833,176.08 = 510,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,229.52/833,176.08 = 510,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,229.52x = 833,176.08 × 510,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,229.52x = 424,967,320,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,967,320,997.72/555,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,390.36

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