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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,508.08, 833,301.27 and 274,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,508.08, 833,301.27 and 274,950 is: 412,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,508.08 : 833,301.27 = 274,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,508.08/833,301.27 = 274,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,508.08x = 833,301.27 × 274,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,508.08x = 229,116,184,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,116,184,186.50/555,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,444.38

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