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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,330.24, 832,889.43 and 270,735.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,330.24, 832,889.43 and 270,735.12 is: 406,051.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,330.24 : 832,889.43 = 270,735.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,330.24/832,889.43 = 270,735.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,330.24x = 832,889.43 × 270,735.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,330.24x = 225,492,419,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,492,419,777.78/555,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,051.04

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