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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,322.14, 832,983.18 and 134,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,322.14, 832,983.18 and 134,598 is: 201,896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,322.14 : 832,983.18 = 134,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,322.14/832,983.18 = 134,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,322.14x = 832,983.18 × 134,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,322.14x = 112,117,870,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,117,870,061.64/555,322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,896.99

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