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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,366.43, 833,049.96 and 176,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,366.43, 833,049.96 and 176,327.56 is: 264,491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,366.43 : 833,049.96 = 176,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,366.43/833,049.96 = 176,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,366.43x = 833,049.96 × 176,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,366.43x = 146,889,666,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,889,666,804.90/555,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,491.44

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