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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,442.48, 832,493.61 and 255,511.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,442.48, 832,493.61 and 255,511.63 is: 382,959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,442.48 : 832,493.61 = 255,511.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,442.48/832,493.61 = 255,511.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,442.48x = 832,493.61 × 255,511.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,442.48x = 212,711,799,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,711,799,255.68/555,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,959.18

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