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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,525.89, 833,282.69 and 176,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,525.89, 833,282.69 and 176,436.48 is: 264,652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,525.89 : 833,282.69 = 176,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,525.89/833,282.69 = 176,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,525.89x = 833,282.69 × 176,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,525.89x = 147,021,463,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,021,463,216.40/555,525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,652.76

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