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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,697.60, 832,317.60 and 223,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,697.60, 832,317.60 and 223,102.40 is: 334,160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,697.60 : 832,317.60 = 223,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,697.60/832,317.60 = 223,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,697.60x = 832,317.60 × 223,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,697.60x = 185,692,054,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,692,054,122.24/555,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,160.26

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