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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,280.97, 832,972.28 and 155,919.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,280.97, 832,972.28 and 155,919.05 is: 233,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,280.97 : 832,972.28 = 155,919.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,280.97/832,972.28 = 155,919.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,280.97x = 832,972.28 × 155,919.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,280.97x = 129,876,241,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,876,241,629.48/555,280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,892.84

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