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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,310.38, 832,965.58 and 134,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,310.38, 832,965.58 and 134,586.24 is: 201,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,310.38 : 832,965.58 = 134,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,310.38/832,965.58 = 134,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,310.38x = 832,965.58 × 134,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,310.38x = 112,105,705,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,105,705,461.62/555,310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,879.36

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