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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,709.33, 833,159.40 and 176,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,709.33, 833,159.40 and 176,505.40 is: 264,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,709.33 : 833,159.40 = 176,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,709.33/833,159.40 = 176,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,709.33x = 833,159.40 × 176,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,709.33x = 147,057,133,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,057,133,160.76/555,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,629.59

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