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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,331.24, 832,890.92 and 270,736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,331.24, 832,890.92 and 270,736.12 is: 406,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,331.24 : 832,890.92 = 270,736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,331.24/832,890.92 = 270,736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,331.24x = 832,890.92 × 270,736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,331.24x = 225,493,656,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,493,656,064.03/555,331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,052.53

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