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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,310.40, 832,965.60 and 275,374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,310.40, 832,965.60 and 275,374.40 is: 413,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,310.40 : 832,965.60 = 275,374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,310.40/832,965.60 = 275,374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,310.40x = 832,965.60 × 275,374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,310.40x = 229,377,402,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,377,402,320.64/555,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,061.60

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