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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,281.38, 832,817.04 and 270,686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,281.38, 832,817.04 and 270,686.26 is: 405,978.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,281.38 : 832,817.04 = 270,686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,281.38/832,817.04 = 270,686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,281.38x = 832,817.04 × 270,686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,281.38x = 225,432,129,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,432,129,821.87/555,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,978.19

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