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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,719.52, 833,482.56 and 156,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,719.52, 833,482.56 and 156,265.44 is: 234,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,719.52 : 833,482.56 = 156,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,719.52/833,482.56 = 156,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,719.52x = 833,482.56 × 156,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,719.52x = 130,244,518,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,244,518,970.73/555,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,370.96

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