Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,317.26, 832,346.18 and 255,177.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 555,317.26, 832,346.18 and 255,177.65 is: 382,477.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,317.26 : 832,346.18 = 255,177.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,317.26/832,346.18 = 255,177.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,317.26x = 832,346.18 × 255,177.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,317.26x = 212,396,139,757.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,396,139,757.28/555,317.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,477.11
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