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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,353.68, 832,924.74 and 270,758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,353.68, 832,924.74 and 270,758.56 is: 406,086.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,353.68 : 832,924.74 = 270,758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,353.68/832,924.74 = 270,758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,353.68x = 832,924.74 × 270,758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,353.68x = 225,521,503,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,521,503,190.77/555,353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,086.27

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