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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,430.60, 833,145.90 and 366,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,430.60, 833,145.90 and 366,473.80 is: 549,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,430.60 : 833,145.90 = 366,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,430.60/833,145.90 = 366,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,430.60x = 833,145.90 × 366,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,430.60x = 305,326,143,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,326,143,927.42/555,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,710.70

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