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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,336.54, 833,312.18 and 271,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,336.54, 833,312.18 and 271,029.44 is: 406,694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,336.54 : 833,312.18 = 271,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,336.54/833,312.18 = 271,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,336.54x = 833,312.18 × 271,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,336.54x = 225,852,131,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,852,131,407.30/555,336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,694.17

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