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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,352.68, 832,923.24 and 270,757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,352.68, 832,923.24 and 270,757.56 is: 406,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,352.68 : 832,923.24 = 270,757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,352.68/832,923.24 = 270,757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,352.68x = 832,923.24 × 270,757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,352.68x = 225,520,264,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,520,264,129.69/555,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,084.77

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