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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,230.02, 833,176.83 and 510,057.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,230.02, 833,176.83 and 510,057.53 is: 765,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,230.02 : 833,176.83 = 510,057.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,230.02/833,176.83 = 510,057.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,230.02x = 833,176.83 × 510,057.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,230.02x = 424,968,115,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,968,115,963.03/555,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,391.10

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