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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,231.96, 833,179.74 and 510,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,231.96, 833,179.74 and 510,059.48 is: 765,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,231.96 : 833,179.74 = 510,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,231.96/833,179.74 = 510,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,231.96x = 833,179.74 × 510,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,231.96x = 424,971,224,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,971,224,930.94/555,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,394.03

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