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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,601.12, 833,460.24 and 181,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,601.12, 833,460.24 and 181,623.52 is: 272,454.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,601.12 : 833,460.24 = 181,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,601.12/833,460.24 = 181,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,601.12x = 833,460.24 × 181,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,601.12x = 151,375,982,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,375,982,568.85/555,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,454.42

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