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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,281.80, 832,922.70 and 255,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,281.80, 832,922.70 and 255,761.80 is: 383,642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,281.80 : 832,922.70 = 255,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,281.80/832,922.70 = 255,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,281.80x = 832,922.70 × 255,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,281.80x = 213,029,809,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,029,809,012.86/555,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,642.70

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