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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,230.09, 833,176.93 and 510,057.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,230.09, 833,176.93 and 510,057.60 is: 765,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,230.09 : 833,176.93 = 510,057.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,230.09/833,176.93 = 510,057.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,230.09x = 833,176.93 × 510,057.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,230.09x = 424,968,225,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,968,225,291.17/555,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,391.21

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