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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,584.31, 832,707.41 and 255,654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,584.31, 832,707.41 and 255,654.27 is: 383,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,584.31 : 832,707.41 = 255,654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,584.31/832,707.41 = 255,654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,584.31x = 832,707.41 × 255,654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,584.31x = 212,885,203,748.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,885,203,748.87/555,584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,173.53

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