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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,329.24, 832,887.93 and 270,734.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,329.24, 832,887.93 and 270,734.12 is: 406,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,329.24 : 832,887.93 = 270,734.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,329.24/832,887.93 = 270,734.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,329.24x = 832,887.93 × 270,734.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,329.24x = 225,491,180,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,491,180,787.17/555,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,049.54

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