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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,425.40, 832,943.70 and 289,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,425.40, 832,943.70 and 289,097.40 is: 433,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,425.40 : 832,943.70 = 289,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,425.40/832,943.70 = 289,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,425.40x = 832,943.70 × 289,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,425.40x = 240,801,858,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,801,858,016.38/555,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,544.92

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